brachial plexus palsy or erb's palsy?

[Aylilth]

1st off very sorry it's taken me so long to reply My hubby did something with our ISP and we were w/o for a bit there

@Captain it does cause me mild pain from time to time, mostly when trying to put my hair back. Tho I have noticed recently sometimes I will get just a spasm pain. I also haven't had anything "done" with my arm as well. Just the brace when I was born and nothing since.

@*EmJa it did affect some sports, like vollyball never tried tennis. I grew up in Canada and I did play Ice Hockey w/o and difficulties infact I was on a 'AA' team I also did play baseball as well, had no prob's riding a bike.

Basicly I guess I have adapted with the cards I was delt with as there are always ways around it if you are determined. I will add tho because for 30+years of overcompansating with my left arm there have been minor difficulties. My left arm has carpel tunnel but this was caused by a job I had with repetive motions all the time, tho I guess I prob would have happened eventually

If there is anything else lemme know......if u wanna chat on msn or email it's buzanko@hotmail just add somethinmg so I know who it is. Cheers

[HotI]

There was a story in Woman's Day April 20, 2009 edition on a young girl with Erb's palsy. It sounds like she has had a rough time, and had to have operations later, but might give you some ideas of what can be done if you have ongoing issues.

[musolissa]

Hi

Sorry to drag an old thread up yet again, but I have just found this.

My son has Erbs Pasly as a result of shoulder dystocia. He is currently 10 months old and at 5 months had surgery to repair 4 damaged nerves. He had the surgery at RCH Melbourne.

We have seen great recovery, although now the other arm is displaying the palsy position, which is concerning

He has a very long way to go, and every time I see the older kids there for the clinic I get a pang of saddness, as I worry thats going to be us in 10 years time

Hope to be able to chat to a few other mums whos kiddies have this condition

[Captain]

Hi Musolissa

Your definately welcome to chat. I've always found it really helpful to chat with other mums who are going through this. I was just thinking that next week it will be 3 years since Danielle had her nerve graft surgery. I still get pangs of sadness about how the whole thing will affect her, but it has certainly gotten easier. It is amazing how well Danielle has learnt to adapt, and so many people don't even realize there is an injury.

I'll be here if you have any questions.