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77 year old OBPI just found us and has questions

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:48 pm
by Kath
I've spoken to Norm a few times and told him I would post this on the Message Board for him. He would love some information on bpi and memory loss from all of us. He does not use his computer he said his wife does so please respond with anything you want to share with him.
Kath robpi/adult


This is his e-mail to me.......
I am a 77 year of man.. At birth I was 12 pounds and my parents were told that during the birth process my right arm was broken. The arm was casted for about 6 months. During my youth my right arm never developed and I became left handed. I had to see an orthopedist when I was in my 50's for another reason. We discussed my arm, an x-ray was taken and I was told my arm was never broken but I had Erbs Palsy.It is my understanding that Erbs Palsy affects nerve endings. I have had some difficulty with memory and would be interested if other people who suffer from Erbs Palsy also have memory problems.

My name is Norm and I can be reached at NJHerl@aol.com

Re: 77 year old OBPI just found us and has questions

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:57 am
by Kath
Has anyone shared with Norm memory loss experiences ?

Kath robpi/adult

Re: 77 year old OBPI just found us and has questions

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:42 am
by Carolyn J
Kath,
I am emailing him this morning.
If you Talk to him again, I'd sure like to hear how he is doing in other areas other than Memory loss. I am happy to know someone older than I!!! :)

Very busy weekend;I only had time to email Joanie.

I hope you are feeling better this week too.
HUGS all around,
Carolyn J


Message was edited by: Carolyn J

Re: 77 year old OBPI just found us and has questions

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:32 pm
by Kath
Carolyn
Memory lapse seems to be his major problem at this time.
He visited a bpi doctor who said he never heard of any memory loss connected to bpi injury.

Kath robpi/adult

Re: 77 year old OBPI just found us and has questions

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:08 pm
by marieke
As I mentioned before, it would not be connected as memory is the brain function and BPI is spinal nerves...

He is 77... unfortunately, as some age, memory goes, can be due to Alzeimer's, old age dementia, TIA (very common), stroke even depression.

Has his MD suggested an MRI or CT scan?

Marieke 32 LOBPI

Re: 77 year old OBPI just found us and has questions

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:28 pm
by Carolyn J
Memory Loss can also be a Side Efect for many medications unfortunately. But yes, Marieke "Nursee" :), your list is also very very on target too.

HUGS all around,
Carolyn J