United Brachial Plexus Network

I started a Brachial Plexus facebook group to share knowledge. Tips and tricks along with past experiences. There are over 220 members and everyone is open to sharing their experiences in the hopes of helping others. The goal is to improve the lives of those who have suffered an OBPI or a TBPI. Come...

I started a Brachial Plexus group on Facebook and have over 220 members sharing their experiences. Some are OBPI and TBPI. Come check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Brachial.Plexus/

<t>Thanks Chris and Dan....I suppose I can also try what you've both suggested. I just don't like the idea of all the straps and really isolating my arm. I already wear a sling and it does allow me to move my arm around at will which is something I like. I like lifting my arm and moving sideways whi...

Wow Kate.....that sounds great. You know that out of all the things I've tried, that isn't one of them. I suppose I have nothing to lose. I'll give it a try. Thank you very much.

Thanks Jannie....

I do wear a sling.......all the time.

<t>I really don't like the idea of amputation but I just don't know what to do. I already have phantom pains in my hand and elbow. Most of the time its manageable but sometimes it really hurts. I'm just thinking that this pain is due to the weight of my arm along with the inactivity of the muscles t...

Could amputation be a possible solution???

I hear ya Daniel.....it sucks.

<t>Thanks marieke....It's really muscular. I can pin point the spots that constantly give me pain...when I do find the exact spots, I can squish or massage the muscle or tendon with my finger but the pain never goes away. I see Dr. Duranleau at the Centre de Readaptation de Montreal and nothing seem...