United Brachial Plexus Network

HI !!! my name is Sharon and I am now 61 managing and sometimes struggling with my ROBPI which did not cause me significant issues until I was in my fifties. Almost every year now since I became widowed, I've had to go through months on physical therapy for extreme pain and limited function. I'd lo...

<t>WRONG WRONG --- I think not !!! This is absolutely CRIMINAL!!! Yet another powerful organization of elitist, arrogant physicians unwilling to monitor themselves or even properly communicate with patients, not to mention review birthing practices in an effort to make them safer. <br/> <br/> In 198...

NOT YET in AZ either !! Looking forward to this issue and a New Year of incredible awareness about this injury !!!!

Sharon

<r>HI EVERYONE !!! I've found a great heating pad by THERMALON for the shoulder and neck area. I found it at a Walgreen's Drugstore -- Catalog #24325 Neck Wrap --- this is one you microwave and I often just lay it across my shoulder while I read, watch tv, and even take it to bed. If you can't find ...

<t>A PROFOUND YES !!! to your question about self-esteem, Trinda. I am a right OBPI who had a very successful 26 year career as a medical scientist, and while I endured the questions, taunts, and usual childhood humiliations of "being different" and unable to participate in many of the usual things ...

<t>HI LISA !!!<br/> <br/> I've just sent you an EMail to your address and hope it will help. My years of dealing with the media and State and Federal programs afforded me some insights that I am happy to share. And yes, I agree, many adults will recognize "Erb's Palsy" before they do BPI. Hope we co...

<t>HI EVERYONE !!! I know it's been a few weeks, but I was so busy prior to my surgery and now it's nearly been a week. Although I did not have surgery to my ROBPI arm/shoulder, the surgery I did have has proved to help the considerable pain that I was having. Of course, now I still have the trauma ...

Anger converted to action !!! So glad you posted again John and YESSSS I'd love to represent ARIZONA and help in any way I can to educate any and all about OBPI !!! I've Emailed you as well and look forward to hearing from you.

God Bless
Sharon

<t>HI Traci !!<br/> <br/> My name is Sharon and when I read your name on the message board, it caught my eye !! My maiden name is Asbury -- not a far cry from your and quite rare as you know. Nonetheless, that's wonderful to hear that your son, Joe, is doing so well. I'm newly introduced to the BPI ...

Thrilled to hear Grace Mary is home now and thank you for your Email and offer to call. Hope she continues to do well and I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks again, Sharon