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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Brachial Plexopathy. In Memory Of DeAnne Marie. |
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04-01-2007, 09:01 PM | #1 | ||
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Thanks to all for well wishes. Very much appreciated! Been staying away from comp most of the month so I don't end up typing.This is being done left handed slowly since I'm not a lefty. Just started trying to chronical some of the month's experiences. Since I'm doing it one handed, it'll take time I'm sure but I'll start posting some later this week.
Main points, nerves are regenerating, hence the pain. Sucks for now but means I'm improving so very happy with that. Started PT. Getting hand strength & dex back (lost after surg). Have full assisted ROM with only arm overhead extension touching side of head biggest difficulty doing without other arm help. PT people amazed. 5 inch incision almost fully healed (looking forward to 1st soak in bath). Swelling good days & bad, mostly fairly good. Using sling last 2 days but no biggie, can snap fingers a few times so great step forward. Do have some scapula winging. Time, swelling decrease, nerve regen, & PT will tell. Not too concerned at this stage. Off most of Tylenol 4, yay! Starting to wean off heavier Neurontin dose. Still need Midrin, headaches an issue. At one pt. had 2 days of migraine w/vomiting. Not fun. Not as bad lately so hopefully on rd to improvement. Back of arm numbness mostly gone except after too much use. Started that 2 wks post surg, each wk more feeling. Into burning stage. Neurontin helps. Closing 4 now. Left hand exhausted. Thinking of y'all & hope sunshine & good things grace your day. Mary |
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04-01-2007, 09:47 PM | #2 | |||
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It is so good to hear from you. Remember to use all those IOU's get all the rest you can and to do as your Dr and PT tells you. And you'll be doing the Happy Happy Joy Dance soon
Keep us posted when you can.. Many Hugs Dawn
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04-02-2007, 08:20 AM | #3 | |||
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Great to hear from you Eastern, glad things (although painful) are on the mend! Rest, rest, rest!!!
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04-02-2007, 11:18 AM | #4 | |||
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Thanks for checking in - take care and don't overdo anything.
Best wishes for a smooth & continued recovery.
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04-03-2007, 07:01 PM | #5 | ||
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Hi EasternShoreLady, so glad to hear from you!! Take your time healing and keep us posted
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04-04-2007, 09:45 PM | #6 | ||
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Its so wonderful to hear you are doing so well hun!! I hope you have a great recovery process and that this will ease your pain! Please remember to not overdo it!!! Over doing just sets you back further and further...need I say more lol? Thank you God for bringing this great lady through her surgery!!!Amen
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