cast iron Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I've been paralysed in the right shoulder since March last year (Brachial neuritis, or Parsonage Turner syndrome) Had many visits to specialists etc and 3 sessions undegoing electro conductivity nerve studies All was looking glum, no improvements both physically or electrically However yesterday of the 3 paralysed muscles 1 is now seeing a full signal, 1 at about 75%, and the deltoid (the big one that moves your shoulder) is now seeing a signal, about 10%, this was zero at the last visit. So I'm actually feeling quite positive Guessing about 6 months for a full nerve recovery, then more physio to build the now none existent muscles back up 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 That's a definite reason to feel positive ! I had a nasty motorcycle accident back in 97, punctured lung, broken ribs, open fracture of my right humourus bone, I damaged my radial nerve, ( nerve running along the shoulder down to the hand ) basically controls arm & hand movement, after 5 months of no sign of nerve repair I was advised by a 'specialist' to have my right shoulder fused, basically just about enabling me to drive, but with very little movement As this procedure is irreversible, obviously I was a little shocked, anyway, I paid for a private consultation, where I was told to give it a few more months, which I did To cut a long story short, I had the accident in the April & just started to get movement back in my wrist in the November, I'll never forget it, I was in the shower & suddenly I could move my wrist ever so slightly, I screamed down the stairs to my mother, over the following months during intensive physiotherapy, full movement returned, I now just have a numb feeling down one side of my arm & wrist Moral of my story... Funny things nerves !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 That's really great news! As a paid up member of the damaged nerve brigade I appreciate both the significance and how bad it is, when it's a bad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Been there as well boys. Paralysed arm for 9 months and poor outlook for recovery. But one day a tiny movement of the fingers that I could do only once then muscle tired. Spent months exercising and stretching against a tiny rubber band followed by real simple moves. Did get full function back and each day was a revelation. Learnt how to tie shoelaces with one arm though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Good news Mark.. presume you're not racing this year then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Excellent news and progress, good luck for a speedy and full recovery. You may be able to play the piano, I assume you could before. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast iron Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 NHS completely misdiagnosed me, I had a week of searing pain and no sleep as the virus nibbled away at the nerves. NHS said frozen shoulder and gave me a cortisone injection, went private through work, got on some good nerve painkillers and the various electro studies and physio I submitted my doctors notes to the MSA and they granted me a licence Andrew. Definitely racing this year... However dog agility, it's the future LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Sorry to hear of your troubles, and hope that now they are "on the case" you now make a full and quick recovery, Mark. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I submitted my doctors notes to the MSA and they granted me a licence Andrew. Definitely racing this year... However dog agility, it's the future LOL Dogs! you sure they have granted you an MSA licence, not a dog licence? Can you drive the Westy now Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast iron Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Drove it to the MOT station. Andrew :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Great news! So glad you're getting better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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