Hands going numb?
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veggiebug
- Posts: 257
- Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:47 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz. when I was born.
I was delivered by forceps which resulted in my ROBPI.
I've never had any surgical intervention. - Location: Williamsport PA
Re: Hands going numb?
Ha! Nothing like being called out, but I take all your advice seriously. It's just hard to battle those demons in my head saying well sure you can lift that it won't hurt.
Honestly right now I'm investigating my hand cyst some more. It started hurting again and I'm going back to the Dr. in July. So far so good...I didn't wait until it was bad before making an appt.
I'm worried that it might actually be Dupuytren's contracture, my Dad has it and it's hereditary, also it presents itself much like my cyst. So I'm hoping that's not what it is. But if anyone else has this let me know, I'm actually wondering if this could be connected to BPI's or not.
We'll see I'll let you know.
My claw may actually become a "claw" for real.
-Traci
Honestly right now I'm investigating my hand cyst some more. It started hurting again and I'm going back to the Dr. in July. So far so good...I didn't wait until it was bad before making an appt.
I'm worried that it might actually be Dupuytren's contracture, my Dad has it and it's hereditary, also it presents itself much like my cyst. So I'm hoping that's not what it is. But if anyone else has this let me know, I'm actually wondering if this could be connected to BPI's or not.
We'll see I'll let you know.
My claw may actually become a "claw" for real.
-Traci
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: Hands going numb?
Traci
I still have problems taking my own advice to protect the so called "unaffected" arm. Mine has been burning and stinging for months now. When I told the doctor the response I got was a shaking of the head... ahhh gee...
So much for sound medical advice... I paid for...
Kath robpi/adult
I still have problems taking my own advice to protect the so called "unaffected" arm. Mine has been burning and stinging for months now. When I told the doctor the response I got was a shaking of the head... ahhh gee...
So much for sound medical advice... I paid for...
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
- Contact:
Re: Hands going numb?
Traci-
Good for you for finally getting the Message and doing something pro-active!! It's a really a pain in the a-- to re-train our older brain cells as Kath & I can attest to. I do have to sacrifice a lot to afford my cleaning lady but it is something I should have done years ago... so stop using that vacuum girls n-o-w!
Hugs,
Carolyn J
LOBPI adult
Message was edited by: Carolyn J
Good for you for finally getting the Message and doing something pro-active!! It's a really a pain in the a-- to re-train our older brain cells as Kath & I can attest to. I do have to sacrifice a lot to afford my cleaning lady but it is something I should have done years ago... so stop using that vacuum girls n-o-w!
Hugs,
Carolyn J
LOBPI adult
Message was edited by: Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
- Contact:
Re: Hands going numb?
lol who needs a cleaning lady when you can make the boyfriend do it 
I am already learning to reassign tasks with so much going on in my left. If I want my career as an OT, I need to stop being super woman and let others help me. Otherwise I will have paid over 30,000 a year for no reason. So I am taking it easy now, I want to keep my good arm!
Hugs,
Amy
I am already learning to reassign tasks with so much going on in my left. If I want my career as an OT, I need to stop being super woman and let others help me. Otherwise I will have paid over 30,000 a year for no reason. So I am taking it easy now, I want to keep my good arm!Hugs,
Amy
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
- Contact:
Re: Hands going numb?
'BOUT Time,AMY!! Delegating chores is fun too.
HUGS,
Carolyn J
HUGS,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
- Contact:
Re: Hands going numb?
Honestly, I do not find it fun at all, I hate asking other people to do things. Then they dont get done when I want them done they get done when the other person gets around to it. UHG! But even so, I am dealing with it and letting others do things.
Hugs,
Amy
Hugs,
Amy
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
