United Brachial Plexus Network

Hello bpi family!.....6yrs out and still here!....Its amazing the things you guys do despite the limitations of our injury.....Still learning and relearning to do things...I recently changed the starter on my truck with absolutely no help and put up a ceiling fan all by myself!...I share this becaus...

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Hello BPI family! It's been awhile since I've checked in...hope everyone is doing and dealing well!....So my injury was in 2010,partial paralysis of left arm/hand...recently had a visit with the BPI team at Kaiser and after doing their evaluation of what function I still have and what I may be able ...

The never ending pain!!! yeah guys been dealing with this from day one and it seems like different things work better than others.I've tried everything from dr. prescribed dope to accupuncture to self prescribed dope :D .....no matter what I use the pain comes and goes so I stopped relying on any on...

"No complaints or moaning"?! wheres the fun in that!? I had become so good at it! :lol: Just wanted to say THANKS to EVERYONE who has ever shared their story and experience on here.It's been 3 years since my tbpi and had it not been for this forum and the courageous people on here,I would ...

Thanks people,so far what I've found out is that ssi back pay is paid in 6month increments along with your monthly benefit,I was under the impression that they paid that in one lump sum payment :? I'm wondering if this is because it's ssi and not ssd......wow they really stretch this out as long as ...

Has anyone been awarded ssi benefits but have yet to receive their back pay? I'm in California and just wondering how long it takes from the time you get your notice of award to get your back pay?

Thanks guys,just trying to stay positive through all the ups and downs of having this injury.It's all about attitude and really dealing with your feelings,good and bad just digging deep down inside and finding that strength that I believe is in all of us.Sure some days are better than others and we ...

WOW another great example of how strong the human spirit can be!.When I was first injured after 30 something years with no more than a scratch,I felt depressed,angry and defeated,I couldn't see past my paralyzed arm.Being a physical person all I could focus on was what I was losing and the things I ...

Really miss that feeling that riding gave me!......gonna have to do something about it !.....think I'll try some snowboarding this winter......for starts!