Running out of Arms
 

Hi Everyone!
Although I'm new to NeroTalk -i'm glad that i went back to school for
some classes as well as plugging along as best that we can currently.
In posting my concern is- where can I look to get answers in my situation?
Being a upper amputee of 30 yrs. and recently(of 4 years) had surgeries on
full arm -carpel tunnel, ulner nerve relocation, bicep tendon reattached,and
labrium closer. Nerve and muscles locking up - problems continue in my figures
/hand numbing, fore arm and shoulder nerves. Any help is appreciated.
Ive been informed a 4 month waiting list just to see the consulting dr.
(hand and arm specialist).
Lucky

You might find some applicable information on our Thoracic Outlet Syndrome forum- (aka TOS) -
Here is the link to one of the useful sticky threads there -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread84.html

Nice to meet you!!
 

David.

Happy to see you have come to be with us. As you can tell there are great and caring friends here to assist you, just let us know if we can be of any help. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. Please keep us up to date on your condition & needs.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene :hug:

Dear David,

I have had some major arm/elbow surgeries. I have also had a ulnar nerve transposition so I understand. My surgeon was Robert N. Hotchkiss, MD out of the Hospital For Special Surgery in NYC. A quiet but extremely smart, professional, does a good exam and ask a lot of questions. Not quick to cut, either. Which is surprising for a surgeon.

Hope this helps.

Gabbycakes

No info, just hi
 

I'm delighted to meet you & hope you find these forums as helpful to you as they are to me, both as a conduit to knowledge & as a source of good humored empathy.

Hi,

You certainly have had your share of troubles. Bless your heart.

I have tried a few things for arms that may interest you. Kinesio Tape. Not a miracle but it does help with ADLs.

http://www.google.com/search?source=...w=1366&bih=531

The LED and infrared lights gave me great relief. They are becoming more and more recognized. Chiropractors and physical therapists use them, massage therapists. Check around in your area for an opportunity to try them. Mine are pricey but I think they are worth it.

http://www.healthlightz.com/ I swear by them...

The Miracle Ball set helped me with tender points and trigger points too.
http://www.google.com/search?source=...q=miracle+ball

Also a Theracane: http://www.google.com/search?source=...5d99df8e6c9a1d

Oh. And keeping my arms fleece warm helps them. Looks stupid in the summertime but...

probably many more things over the years.

I do hope you find some relief. I know it's not easy.

Here's some extra hugs for you. ((())) :grouphug: