United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>A little over 2 years post injury, prognosis is this is probably as good as its gonna get in terms of bpi recovery.<br/> <br/> The work comp eval reccomended a hand specialist consult for tendon transfer to improve hand function. We had the consult but were not very optimistic going into it since...

<t>While meds don't help everyone, be cautious not to give up too soon.<br/> <br/> Nuerotin didn't help just provided negative side effects at higher doses, Lyrica by itself had little effect but Lyrica in combination with Cymbalta had a significant impact on bringing the pain to a manageable level ...

<t>These are some AMAZING stories!<br/> <br/> Although the injuries happened to my husband and not me, I do recognize so much of what people are saying in him. His injury involved a 35 ft fall from a cell tower with BPI, spinal compression fractures, closed head trauma, steel rod in femur and multip...

<t>My husband's injury 26 months ago was different in that his shoulder was only mildly affected, the denervation begins mid-way b/t elbow and shoulder ( sorry its late, I'm tired and cant remember the precise term used) no avulsions.<br/> <br/> He does have minimal Range of motion but no stregnth i...

<t>So sorry to hear about your bad experience.<br/> <br/> My husband has BPI due to a 35 ft fall from a cell phone tower ( or fell due to the BPI not sure which came first)<br/> <br/> The pain mgmt specialist did do a stellate ganglion block with no negative side effects but no pain relief either. H...

<t>Did you recieve a written summary of the EMG results? My husband's injury was from a fallin March 07. c7 & c8/T1 arm has limited movement and feeling, his hand was most affected although he has some limited return of movement, it's still not very functional.<br/> <br/> EMG in May and again in...

<t>Your story sounds very familar. My hubby sustained TBPI due to a 25+ ft fall from a cell tower in March and the sensitivity to light touch was the same problem he had from right after the infury for about 2-3 months. We were working with an OT who actually had us doing de-sensitization routines a...

<t>Nuero just increased Nuerontin from 330mg 3x/day to 600 3x/day, if this doesn't work he mentioned trying Lyrica.<br/> <br/> Some side effects on memory and concentration, but the main issue has been diziness and headaches with the increase, trying it for 1 more week, if headaches continue - then ...

<t>Well we survived the myelogram, and yes just as you explained he had to be on his stomach with a ton of pillows, blankets, and other padding to be able to do it. The pressure from the tilting was the worst part I think. Far from pain free, but if it gives us the info it'll be worth it!<br/> <br/>...

<t>Very timely discussion for us. After our 2nd EMG in July the nuero wrote an order for a CT Myelogram, and I've been trying to get more information.<br/> <br/> Much like someone else posted he has other injuries that complicate doing the CT myelogram. He has fractures at T-11 & T-12. Although ...