United Brachial Plexus Network

Hi I'm from North Hampton, NH. Where in NH are you & your friend?

Janelle

It's been a long time since I've posted Guess I rally didn't have anything new to say. I'm right on the verge of having my pain under control. I'll try to make a long story short. Jan 2, 2007 I had a serious auto accident caused by black ice. I was med-flight to MGH in Boston, MA. All the damage was...

It's been a long time since I've posted Guess I rally didn't have anything new to say. I'm right on the verge of having my pain under control. I'll try to make a long story short. Jan 2, 2007 I had a serious auto accident caused by black ice. I was med-flight to MGH in Boston, MA. All the damage was...

Feb 6 Peripheral Nerve Stimulator 2 ½ week update I’m very impressed with the PNS implant. My spasms have greatly decreased. I was having low level spasms most of day. Now they are not there or I just don’t notice them. Sever spasms have decreased to 1 – 3 times an evening. The length of time is now...

I had the implant done at Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Boston, MA. Dr Edgar Ross from their Pain Mgnt Dept. did the implant. (Dr. Ross, 850 Boylston Street Suite 320 Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone Number: (617) 732-9060) I am thrilled with how effective it is. I am still healing and I would say it ...

It's been awhile since I've posted anything. I'm writing now seeking information or to discuss Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) implant and/or a Motor Cortex Stimulator (MCS) implant. January 20, 2011 I had PNS implanted. Monday it will be turned on and programed for me. I had the MCS implanted 9/1...

<r>Congratulations JJ,<br/> It is wonderful you are doing so well. Hard work and listening to your doctors and therapists can really make all the difference. I'm so happy things are headed in such a positive way for you. Keep up the good work. Your future looks bright the glare is blinding <E>:-)</E...

<t>Hi Abby,<br/> I've made several posts today about pain & amputation. I don't regret for one second having amputation.<br/> <br/> Unfortunately I too have pain & phantom pain. I have a motor cortex stimulator implant. It help resolve one pain issue. I can't say I would recommend it. I take...

<t>Mary Ellen,<br/> <br/> I copied part of a posting I made in Dec 2008. I had my left arm amputated just above the elbow Nov. 21, 2008 <br/> <br/> "I had my amputation on 11/21/08. It is just over a month. The only regret I have is that it was not done sooner. My pain is greatly decreased. I'm on t...

<t>My auto accident was Jan 2, 2007.<br/> <br/> I had several surgeries to try to bring movement and feeling back into my arm below the elbow. They all failed. I had my left arm amputated just above the elbow on Nov 21, 2008. I have shoulder movement. I have a prosthesis that attaches to my upper ar...