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by rachelcasa
Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:51 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Who's coming to camp?
Replies: 20
Views: 10353

Re: Who's coming to camp?

I would LOVE to come..unfortunately I haven't been working. FINALLY landed 2 great interviews then my mom was injured in a 4-wheeler accident. So...we are trying to figure out what is going on with her. Looking like a pull at the nerve root of C7! I can't believe this is happening. I am thankful for...
by rachelcasa
Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Injured C7/ EMG testing
Replies: 2
Views: 2124

Injured C7/ EMG testing

My mom was in a 4 wheeler accident 2 weeks ago on Sunday. She fractured her T 12 and T 11. We just found out two days ago she has a slightly compressed C7 which may be a stretched nerve. Does anyone know how long after a wreck you can have a EMG test done. The doctors here say 3 weeks. She's in majo...
by rachelcasa
Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: New Video and New Study needs Adult OBPI's
Replies: 22
Views: 18172

Re: IMPORTANT!!!! New Video and New Study needs Adult OBPI's

It sounds like a great study but I am in Montana and of course the cost would be an issue..I am curious as to how this turns out and thanks for posting it on here.
by rachelcasa
Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Surgery or Not? Help!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2689

Re: Surgery or Not? Help!!!

Hello...Surgery is a huge risk no matter what type of surgery it is. You need to really weight out your options first. I am 39 yr. old with a LOBPI. I had surgery in Houston TX in 2002 and it has really helped me out a lot. However, I know one gal who the surgery didn't help out at all. How bad is y...
by rachelcasa
Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: How did having surgery affect your ife?
Replies: 8
Views: 5097

Re: How did having surgery affect your ife?

I had surgery at the age of 30! I had the mod quad procedure done. I gained 40 % more range of motion. My arm was shrinking and paraylzing itself so for me it was the best thing I had ever done. I still have pain issues and probably always will from over use but it really was worth it for me. I thin...
by rachelcasa
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Arm/shoulder fatigue during band
Replies: 15
Views: 5533

Re: Arm/shoulder fatigue during band

<t>I used to play the trumpet as well. I just remember my neck always hurting afterwards becaue I always tended to lean to one side. All of my band photos I look as if I am in pain with a lean. I would imagine eventually you build up strength but the pain really doesn't ever go away. I was only in o...
by rachelcasa
Fri May 08, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Great tool for gardening!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1246

Re: Great tool for gardening!!

<t>Hey there Rich!! <br/> <br/> My husband threw the box away unfortunately. However, it should be on the tool itself. I will look for you this weekend and see if I can't find it. If not I'll go back to the store and get it. <br/> <br/> That is a great idea. I was sore after using it but not nearly ...
by rachelcasa
Mon May 04, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Great tool for gardening!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1246

Great tool for gardening!!

<t>I just thought I would share this bit of information. I purchased a black & decker hand held cultivator for my garden and flower beds. This is an amazing tool!! I did my flower beds in half the time and a lot less bending over and a lot less time using rakes etc. This tool has definitely save...
by rachelcasa
Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Gets worse with age?
Replies: 19
Views: 7071

Re: Gets worse with age?

<t>Chris ..welcome to the boards!! It would be great if you could make it to one of the camps. It is truly an amazing experience. <br/> <br/> I was a trumpet player in high school. I loved to play it and yes, I always played it a bit crooked. But I didn't care at all. <br/> <br/> The best thing you ...
by rachelcasa
Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Need all your help
Replies: 2
Views: 1866

Re: Need all your help

<t>Connie...no question is a bad question at all. I went to a doctor locally here where I live and he told me there wasn't anything I could do for my injury. Well, after I found UBPN I found out that it wasn't true at all. Please do not get discouraged. Sometimes it is a matter of just finding the r...