United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I use a Mineral Ice rub on my back if I have been lifting the grandchildren. It at least lets me get to sleep. I also use the hot tub to ease my backaches.

But you time is so limited with twins I don't know how you manage. I thought I was busy with the first two 14 months apart... I just can't imagine.

Kath

I know it's been a while since I've stopped in. The twins have kept me very busy. Unfortunately there is a down side to it all. My arm is becoming more and more pained and I'm finding I'm losing a lot of strength in it. There are days when I can't even lift my child's butt up with my arm to change a diaper. I'm still working on trying to find a dr. who will help me. I think I might have found a PT in the area who can help but due to insurance regulations and such I have to have a dr. refferal. I also haven't really got to talk to the therapist to see how much he really knows about OBPI. I just mentioned it in passing when he was working with my son and he said he had a lot of knowledge regarding OBPI. We'll see.

Anyway, the pain is getting to the point where I can hardly stand it some days. I'm worried cause it seem s like I'm always taking something for it and I'm conserned about the affects of taking ibprofin and the like for so long. Any suggestions to what I can do or how to manage the pain without so much meds. Keep in mind I have 6 month old twins at home.

Thanks.