United Brachial Plexus Network

I just found out that my BPI arm gets sunburned MUCH faster than my good arm. I live in NH and after a very rainy June the sun finally arrived just in time for July 4th...which we spent at my brother's pool. My BPI arm got so burned it blistered and then scabbed. OUCH!

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<t>Hello all,<br/> <br/> I saw my orthopaedic and neurosurgeon last week and they both agreed that my chances of a meaningful recovery, at this point in time, are slim, but not impossible. I explained how the subluxing, pain and nerve issues seem to be getting worse, despite my dedicated effort at P...

<t>Hello all,<br/> <br/> I saw my orthopaedic and neurosurgeon last week and b/c I have not improved (in fact, the subluxing, pain and lack of movement are worsening)they mentioned shoulder fusion may be a viable option. Apparently, I would have little to no pain, no subluxing and most likely, I wou...

<t>Thanks for the replies...you've given me lots to think about. <br/> <br/> Chris, you sound like you've been very aggressive in seeking a solution to your BPI and I was the same way when I was looking to resolve my shoulder issues so that I could get back to my VERY active lifestyle (mom of 5, soc...

<t>Hi Chris,<br/> <br/> I've had three EMG's, all of which were abnormal. I've also had a bunch of x-rays to check on the position of my shoulder replacement, a CAT scan and a bone scan (for a suspected nerve disease (RSD?...which was negative). I've always thought I was getting good care, but your ...

<t>Chris,<br/> <br/> Thanks so much for your reply. Neurolysis is removing the scar tissue from around the nerves. Both my ortho doc (he did the TSR) and a neurosurgeon did the neurolysis surgery. But, unfortunately, it didn't work. My physical therapist said that if nerves are compressed too long, ...

<t>Hello all,<br/> <br/> Quick update...TBPI due to total shoulder replacement surgery in 2007...neurolysis surgery 7/2008 was unsuccessful. I am currently dealing with subluxing, pain, the constant sensation that someone is trying to pull my shoulder out of joint, weakness, atrophy, etc. I have rec...

<t>Hello everyone,<br/> <br/> As so many of you have said, this site is an amazing support system for all of us. I read posts almost everyday and occasionally will post updates on me. That being said:<br/> <br/> I am the injured. My BPI occurred during shoulder replacement surgery almost two years a...

<t>Shaun,<br/> <br/> We are in a similiar situation. (see my recent post..."decompression surgery..update on me). I'm sure our injuries and surgeries were different, but we are both hoping it would wake up our deltoids. My shoulder is also subluxing and I've thought about getting one of the braces m...

<t>Robert,<br/> <br/> Thanks for the reply and the your encouraging attitude!<br/> <br/> The only sling I have is a regular one from post-surgery. It's so restrictive. I've seen a few posts on this web-site with links to all kinds of braces...and some specifically for subluxation. I have thought abo...