Week 32 - I have seen some improvement in range of motion and strength. I can now raise my arm straight out in front of me (90 degrees). Biceps are still not coming back, but the nerves there are the furthest distance from the central cord, so it will take longer.

I had an EMG done and the doctor tells me that there is evidence of nerve growth. He also told me that he would have expected more regrowth than I have, but that I am only 7 months out and it could take another 6 - 8 months for me to reach maximum regrowth. He said that he has seen some patients drag along like this and suddenly have very quick growth. He has also seen some patients take a full 2 years to see maximum regrowth. Only time will tell.....I'm not giving up the hope that I will get back at least 80% function. I have no illusion that I will be 100%.

I have started working on a universal machine at home to strengthen the muscles around my deltoids and biceps (triceps, traps, romboids, pecs, etc.) in hopes that this will help regain overall strength. I met with a rehab specialist who said that this approach is much better than focusing only on deltoids and biceps. That should be common sense, but I never thought of it. I am still using the E-Stim 2 times per day (really getting sick of using that).

The pain in my arms is still there. Doctors keep telling me that it should go away at some point. I just with that time would come...