United Brachial Plexus Network

I swear by the drug called Neurotin-- it helped to ease the firings and electrical pings! I have BPI(bypass heart surgery).

It has made it easier to do therapy and help to sleep w/ out the electrical stings! Does not have side effects of regular pain meds.

<t>I am angry- that heart surgery lead to this BPI!<br/> I am angry that the medical professionals would not take blame for the injury! That 2 years later I am still struggling w/ pain and fingers that do not work!<br/> <br/> I am angry that family and friends never really understand that you can do...

<t>I am taking Neurontin and find it calmed the "firing" sensations--I still have pain and the cold sesnations but it help with the electrical sensations. <br/> <br/> The dosage has been increased several times -- now 300 mg three times a day-- I know when it is wearing off as the firings start.<br/...

Rita, Atlanta GA, BPI 2 yrs- cardiac surgery

<t>Yesterday was my 2nd anniversary. To give hope to many of you-- I have improved a lot the first year and small amounts the second year-- I went from a flaccid- useless arm to now a hand that can bend a little. I strongly believe that the physical therapy sessions were key on the improvements. I e...