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by gs3691
Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:08 am
Forum: Adaptations & DIY
Topic: Splints?
Replies: 2
Views: 4608

Splints?

I am fairly new to this site, and have been diagnosed (after many years of searching) with obstetrical Klumpke's. I love to play the piano, and I tried the stand-up bass, but my palm is stuck in a face down position. If I grab the neck of the bass, I can turn slightly, but it is very painful. Does a...
by gs3691
Sat Sep 10, 2016 12:06 pm
Forum: New? Start Here!
Topic: New, 43 and diagnosed with obstetrical Klumpke's
Replies: 3
Views: 4837

Re: New, 43 and diagnosed with obstetrical Klumpke's

Thank you so much for the response! I wasn't aware that the scar tissue could get worse over time. Can this be improved? I love music, and tried to play the standup bass for awhile, but the pain got so bad, I have had to stop. Just curious, does anyone have any solutions to arm numbness at night? I ...
by gs3691
Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Share Your Story: Living with OBPI
Topic: New, 43 and diagnosed with obstetrical Klumpke's
Replies: 1
Views: 5550

New, 43 and diagnosed with obstetrical Klumpke's

Greetings! I actually posted my story for the first time on the newbie page, so I won't rehash. I'm 43, finally have a diagnosis, Klumpke's, and glad to find this site! Any advice or info will help, thanks!
by gs3691
Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: New? Start Here!
Topic: New, 43 and diagnosed with obstetrical Klumpke's
Replies: 3
Views: 4837

New, 43 and diagnosed with obstetrical Klumpke's

Hello, I am 43, and was finally diagnosed yesterday with Klumpke's. I was injured at birth, after an extremely difficult delivery, and my parents were told that my collar bone was broken. There was never a splint, no follow ups, nothing. My parents noticed I held my arm funny, but nothing was ever d...