brachial plexus palsy or erb's palsy?

[Aylilth]

1st off hello,

I know this is an old thread but had to post.

I have 3 kids none of them have erb's palsy...........but I do.

I was born in 1975 and had shoulder dystocia, which turned into erb's. I have total feeling in my arm but do not have full rotation.

I guess for me being born so long ago there was no surgery for me, I just wore the brace as a child. By the time I had enquired about trying to fix it in my teens was too late. The dr's said it was possible but the recovery would have been years and I woulda been in massive pain so not worth it.

I just felt the need to post as somebody who has it but grew up with it.
I'm up to chat if anyone has questions.

[Captain]

Hi Aylilth

Thanks for posting, I've never really spoken to anyone who grew up with Erb's. I guess my biggest question is, does your arm ever cause you pain? It's hard because sometimes Danielle mentions pain, but then can't elaborate so I don't know how she is feeling. If it does cause pain, what helps?

[*EmJa*]

Thanks for sharing ur story Aylilth, i guess my only question is when u were growing up did ur arm effect u playing sports?

Hi Tenille, hope ur all well