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by Kath
Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Looking to met an adult in my area with BPI
Replies: 8
Views: 7010

Re: Looking to met an adult in my area with BPI

I live in New York..you can contact me at KathM@ubpn.org
Maybe we live close enough to meet.
Kath
by Kath
Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Explaining BPI to Others
Replies: 5
Views: 3331

Re: Explaining BPI to Others

I use it as a way to educate people. I tell them it is birth injury and it is not a birth defect. I explain how it happens. I tell them that the nerves in my arm were torn, ruptured and one was avulsed (torn out of my spinea). I usually tell them it is preventable and it can happen to anyone. I give...
by Kath
Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: SSD/SSI information current.
Replies: 15
Views: 12848

SSD/SSI information current.

Hi: A few years ago I was one of the representatives who attended the Social Security meeting to update the blue book. At that meeting we met one of the Chief Adjudicating Judges and explained our issues with obpi and the problems we face qualifying for ssd/ssi. He requested a change, to the Blue Bo...
by Kath
Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Needing direction for my daughter
Replies: 8
Views: 4870

Re: Needing direction for my daughter

Amy I glad to here you finally listened. I still get weird looks from drs. when I say I get B12 shots... But I don't care it has worked for me for years. I can tell when 8 weeks have passed... I start with the shooting pain thing and tingles... Your advice was great. OBPI need to have a positive att...
by Kath
Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: ubpn support???
Replies: 11
Views: 3749

Re: ubpn support???

I'm surprised you did not get more support from the TBPI board. They are so good about sharing their journey and medical care. On the adult/obpi most of us are not familiar with all the surgery and probably could only read. I am an adult/obpi and have had no surgery and really could not offer much. ...
by Kath
Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box & Forum Help
Topic: change username
Replies: 4
Views: 9162

Re: change username

You can go to User Control Panel and block all PM . I don't get any on here because you can email me. You can also delete all your posts. It work but you can do it your self then all there is here is your user name. If you want privacy you can create a new sign in with PM blocked and email blocked. ...
by Kath
Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box & Forum Help
Topic: change username
Replies: 4
Views: 9162

Re: change username

If you don't get and answer from Rich...
I suggest your create a new sign in with ubpn.
I think you can block any messages you don't want.

Let me know how you make out.
Kath
by Kath
Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Neck Problems?
Replies: 6
Views: 3276

Re: Neck Problems?

My neck and shoulders are always tight. Stretching in warm shower or hot tub helps loosen them up. Before a massage, it would be best to warm the muscle with hot towels etc., it seems to loosen the neck and shoulder and makes it easier to massage.
That works for me... hope it helps you.
by Kath
Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Update for the "old timers"
Replies: 3
Views: 1905

Re: Update for the "old timers"

Cara Please brag... It's so great to see parents posting about all the things their bpi child can accomplish. Rosalyn had really come a long way from those early days. I am so thrilled for all of you that Dagny is doing so well. I remember all to well when she was born and all the praying. She has d...
by Kath
Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: questions at work
Replies: 10
Views: 7768

Re: questions at work

Erica, It can be very annoying at times when we are questions in public. Since you are working when these questions are asked perhaps you could give out a BPI Assistance Card. On our website we have some medical alert cards. We also have a card explaining what a brachial plexus injury is. You can pr...