Un-Even Shoulders

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katep
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Re: Un-Even Shoulders

Post by katep »

Here you go! How odd?!

Actually, redheads require *more* anesthesia and seem to be *more* sensitive to pain (probably related).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/quer ... query_hl=7

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/quer ... uery_hl=11

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admin
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Re: Un-Even Shoulders

Post by admin »

Hi, I'm new to this board, too. I just found out two years ago that where was a name for what's wrong with my left arm . Such great info here.
I'm 61 years old and living in N CA,
I'm amazed at the tiny issues like short arms, and fa.. (wait, I have to pull up my bra strap...) falling bra straps and the overuse syndromes with the "good" arm.
I'm feeling like I have carpal tunnel in my R wrist recently, and it's nice to have a reason for it.
When I think of having surgery on it, I resist cuz I can't figure out how I would wipe my butt !!!
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Judy-T
Posts: 557
Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 11:59 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Right arm OBPI One surgery at age 40 Ulnar nerve retransposition
Location: Florida

Re: Un-Even Shoulders

Post by Judy-T »

Hi Judi ! Welcome to the boards. I recently had surgery on my good arm and that was what I feared the most "how was I going to wipe my butt". So, I had to laugh when I saw your post. I got thru it o.k. and had a clean butt! LOL
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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: Un-Even Shoulders

Post by Kath »

Welcome JudiB
I am glad you find out. I see you have that very well developed sense of humor that is given out right after we are injured... LOL.

It's amazing I was 60 when I found UBPN... and I always knew the name of my injury and how it happened. I could not find any information on it and was always told it was rare...

Kath
Kath robpi/adult

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Joanie
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Joined: Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:03 am

Replying to Eileen and Kaitlin

Post by Joanie »

I don't have any trouble with the silicone. It's so comfortable that I forget it's there. Removal is easy. It doesn't stick THAT much. I just meant that it stays in place, so the bra strap doesn't fall down my shoulder.

Nancy and I found the store where I first bought these wonderful bra strap keeper-uppers. She bought a pair and I'm still waiting to hear how she likes them. I guess she's busy with camp stuff now.

Joanie
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cbe411
Posts: 1393
Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2003 8:27 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: MVA in 2001, nerve graph in 2002, Median Nerve Transfer in 2004 and an unsuccessful Gracillis Muscle Transfer in 2006. I am living life and loving it! Feel free to contact me :)
Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Post by cbe411 »

Joanie.... Nancy has been very busy this weekend with a house full getting read for camp.... she will respod shortly I am sure... (I am at Nancy's)

COurt:) (TBPI)
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Susie Kaye

Re: Un-Even Shoulders

Post by Susie Kaye »

After reading some of the posts on this topic I just have to ask if any of you have ever used a strip of snap tape to hold your bra straps up? You buy it at a fabrics store or WalMart in the fabrics section. It is the strip you would sew into the crotch of an infants pants for changing diapers. Sold by the yard. You snap one end to one strap & the other end you snap around the other strap. Make sure the tape is just the length of the distance between where your straps should be correctly positioned.

I've been using this method for several years! Works great for me. I hope this helps some of you.

SusieKaye
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mickey
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Joined: Wed Dec 28, 2005 5:24 am

Re: Un-Even Shoulders

Post by mickey »

I just stop wearing them. (joke)
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brandonsmom
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Re: Un-Even Shoulders

Post by brandonsmom »

I cannot blame you mickey.....sounds like you OBPI guys would have a horrible time getting one on.....Gayle mom of Brandon ROBPI(Maybe I should hope that the girl my son finds 20 years down the road doesn't wear one either, I think he would have a hard time getting one off too !!!! (He is the OBPI ) Ha Ha
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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: Un-Even Shoulders

Post by Kath »

Gayle
You are too funny!
Perhaps it may be a good hand therapy.
Happy New Year
Kath (adult/robpi)
Kath robpi/adult

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