United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hello everyone, my hubby suffered a TBPI about 5 years ago, and he is experiencing some discoloration in his index finger of the hand that no longer works. We have attempted to get him in to see is V.A. doctor, but she is unavailable for an entire month. My mother-in-law thinks that it is a fungus, has anyone had this or can speak about it at all? I don't know what to do about it until he can see his doctor. Appreciate any input.

Polly

Thanks so much! We'll try the Vicks! He has lost 1/2 of the nail now. I am a little frightened at the outcome.

Hi Polly,
I have no clue about nail fungus and tbpi at all. I am just thinking out loud here. If he has a half of a finger nail , I would think there would be some kind of open skin, i.e. like a cut that hasn't heeld up yet. If the area isn't heeld up yet I wouldn't put anything but antibiotic on it until it does get better. Putting anything on broken skin is not a good idea. Vick Vaor cream on an open wound?? Like I said , just thinking out loud. I've got red bumps coming up on my ltbpi.Kinda look like ant bites swollen with clear liquid underneath. Have a good one.Hope yuor Hubbys' Finger gets better....=).
Marshall.....catchatrain

Thanks Marshall, I'll look into putting some ointment on th open wound until it's all healed up.
Polly