United Brachial Plexus Network

INSPIRATIONAL. THANKS TOM!

Thanks for the support. What kind of work did you do?

Have OBPI of left arm and have been working in manufacuring as a machine operator. Recently been laid off for 5 months and found a new job in a similar field but not sure if I can stand 12 hour days with with back problems too. Not like I haven't been trying, but "can't " wasn't in my voca...

Tried out for the basketball team in high school, but could not dribble with left hand. Was cut on the first tryout and was crushed. I was always the last to be picked in gym class. The name calling, ugh. Things got better in adult life and lots of times I would forget about my handicap until someon...

Just started dealing with back pain at age 46. Had back spasms at work. Now on medical leave with an appoitment set up for pain management. Can't even walk a mile anymore without pain. Any have simmilar experieences? Am I headed for disability/welfare?