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by Paulo
Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Motorcycle accidents.
Replies: 48
Views: 19198

Re: Motorcycle accidents.

Hi Shaun
rtbpi Feb.99, still here, beliving life is not so bad with fail arm. Still hope in motorcycling again.
(Sintra - Portugal)
www.geocities.com/paulo_go
by Paulo
Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:28 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: How do you do everything with just one hand?
Replies: 39
Views: 8996

Re: How do you do everything with just one hand?

<r>Hi,<br/> If you dont see it, here is my 5cents<br/> <URL url="http://www.geocities.com/paulo_go/pics.html">http://www.geocities.com/paulo_go/pics.html</URL><br/> I use to concentrate on things, and find a way of do it. The simple the better.<br/> <br/> Paulo<br/> <br/> PS. Psychologist can also h...
by Paulo
Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:00 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Will the nerve pain ever stop????
Replies: 14
Views: 4333

Re: Will the nerve pain ever stop????

<t>Yes, i remember my firsts posts being under constant pain as i typing, burning hand fell, and high 3 secunds electro chocks with breaks of 5 sec.! not now thank god!! Usualy the docs refer phantom pain in amputed members. To our pain i dont find a specific designation from docs. I call it a kind ...
by Paulo
Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: ARM SUPPORT
Replies: 7
Views: 1685

Re: ARM SUPPORT

<r>Hello,<br/> I have about 8 years Joanne. Since i made shoulder fusion (early) i dont wear sling. I wear an ortho build (with mine indications) by an ortho/protese shop. you can see on <URL url="http://www.geocities.com/paulo_go/orto.html">http://www.geocities.com/paulo_go/orto.html</URL><br/> <br...
by Paulo
Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Will the nerve pain ever stop????
Replies: 14
Views: 4333

Re: Will the nerve pain ever stop????

<t>Hello,<br/> My injury is similar to your James. It past 8 years and the pain is less. I think the more you talk about, and understand it, you get less pain. Keep your mind active in good projects, things you like. Find healty motivation. I remember in early times passing days twisting arround in ...
by Paulo
Mon May 07, 2007 12:43 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Wrist brace w/hook (pics)
Replies: 1
Views: 745

Re: Wrist brace w/hook (pics)

by Paulo
Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:33 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: I have designed a great sling
Replies: 19
Views: 8718

Re: I have designed a great sling

<r>Hi ( still right here! )<br/> <br/> My arm is the same as Jenny´s. Mine at 8 years. ( hi Jenny ! how are you? husband and kids ok? )<br/> In my case, as i get my shoulder fused, dont wear sling anymore. I wear a ortho on my arm, and i find ok.<br/> <URL url="http://www.geocities.com/paulo_go">www...
by Paulo
Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:01 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Driving with bpi on the right arm.
Replies: 10
Views: 2476

Re: Driving with bpi on the right arm.

Dont forget your knee! it can solve the "wave to the postman " thing.
You can adjust your seat/stering whell and for moments drive with your knee. Try this.
Paulo
by Paulo
Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:11 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Miss riding a bike properly? i have the answer!
Replies: 6
Views: 1359

Re: Miss riding a bike properly? i have the answer!

<r>Hello Pierre<br/> I am interested see your sling. New ideas are very wellcome! as we need them for continuo living!<br/> I am very happy that you want to share that. So please send me all you can. And take a look to some things i find very helpfull, <URL url="http://www.geocities.com/paulo_go/">h...
by Paulo
Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:32 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Loss of Phrenic Nerve
Replies: 19
Views: 6137

Re: Loss of Phrenic Nerve

Hi Georgina
I have pass the very same as you, and have also 5 years on the road. I am worried about that too.
Until now i find some dificultie to heal a cold. This year doctor advice to take flu vacine.
Paulo G