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by jacko
Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:30 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: sleeping positions
Replies: 11
Views: 1257

Re: sleeping positions

<t>I've always been very surprised with people on this topic saying that they sleep on their BPI side. Perhaps its different for OBPIs than for TBPIs. I have NEVER been able to sleep on my TBPI side, and finally, after 7 years, I can lie on it for about a half hour or so before the pain becomes too ...
by jacko
Mon May 17, 2004 8:21 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Pennsylvania is passing a new law so that motorcyclists...
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

Re: Pennsylvania is passing a new law so that motorcyclists...

<t>The debate about whether or not to wear a helmet will rumble on forever. Although the lid may save your life, I think the ones that are required by law in the UK are too big and too heavy. I think the centrifugal and whiplash effect of the lid may well contribute towards BPI. I would like to see ...
by jacko
Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:06 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: dyslexia
Replies: 6
Views: 2505

Re: dyslexia

Be careful not to lump in everything as Dyslexia. There are quite a few conditions that have some or all of the same symptoms. Check out the following conditions;

Dyspraxia
Dyscalculia
Dysnomia
Asperger's Syndrome
Paininthearse Syndrome
by jacko
Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:24 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Adult shoulder brace
Replies: 2
Views: 1238

Re: Adult shoulder brace

<r>Try the Wilmer Orthosis from Ambroise UK. I used to have one to stop the subluxation, and it was fantastic. If you want more details, e-mail me at <EMAIL email="andymarina2002@yahoo.co.uk">andymarina2002@yahoo.co.uk</EMAIL>. There are photos of Rekha trying one one at the TBPI-Group website. </r>
by jacko
Tue Mar 30, 2004 7:00 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: The Emotional Effects of a TBPI
Replies: 12
Views: 2083

Re: The Emotional Effects of a TBPI

<t>Speaking as a bloke, what I'm about to say may surprise some of you ladies who are trying to support your injured men. Obviously I can't speak for all men, but I'll say it as I see it.<br/> <br/> When I had my BPI, all I wanted to do was to get on with my life. To be left alone. My wife was reall...
by jacko
Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:11 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: How well have you adapted to the opposite hand?
Replies: 9
Views: 1248

Re: How well have you adapted to the opposite hand?

<r>When I first got my BPI, I was also confined to a wheelchair for 4 months. During that time I taught myself to use my non-dominant hand. I went back to writing the way I'd been taught in Infant School (Elementary school ?) by just writing loads of <B><s>[b]</s>a<e>[/b]</e></B> s, until they looke...
by jacko
Tue Jan 27, 2004 12:23 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Motorcycle Adaptions
Replies: 28
Views: 5566

Re: Motorcycle Adaptions

<t>Linda, it's really wonderful that you care so much, and I think your first sentence sums it up perfectly. <br/> I am a bit different from some of the people who post here. I was a 100% all-weather biker, and PRECISELY because I don't want to injure my good arm, I am now a triker instead. I love r...
by jacko
Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:43 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: subluxation
Replies: 8
Views: 1290

Re: subluxation

<r>Subluxation causes a constant ache in the neck and shoulder area that is different to, and on top of, BPI nerve pain. I used to wear a Wilmer Orthosis, which really did help. For more info: <URL url="http://www.tbpiukgroup.homestead.com/rekha_arm_splint.html"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.tbpiukgro...
by jacko
Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:35 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: amputee
Replies: 4
Views: 881

Re: amputee

<r>I had my amp June 2002 after 5 years flail arm. I TOTALLY agree with Duncan. I dont wear a prosthesis either, although having seen Mr Tom Hyde's one, I'm starting to think a bit differently. See <URL url="http://pub28.ezboard.com/fadultswithbrachialplexusinjuriesfrm5.showMessage?topicID=36.topic"...
by jacko
Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:26 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Learning to Drive
Replies: 9
Views: 1144

Re: Learning to Drive

<r>It is possible to get 2nd hand Lodgesons units, fitted for about half the price of a new one. See your local fitment agent names can be found at the Motability website <URL url="http://www.motability.co.uk">http://www.motability.co.uk</URL> . I use Brig-Ayd Controls, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfo...