My daughter is 26 and has AMC. She under went a wrist fussion to straighten out her right wrist. My question is..Do any of you have problems getting IV's put...
Linda, I have the same problem with veins, but having to give blood every 6 months,
I just got used to having them poke me until they find one. One thing they...
I had my wrist fused in 1966, glad it was done. I've hand many other surgeries,and have also experienced the same difficulties with vein access.One other tip I...
Hi, I am glad to hear there are others with the same problems with IVs and blood draws. I have avoided doctors for many years because of this. Unless a doc...
The vein problem is a chronic one for many who have AMC. I was told, because of the lack of muscles, the veins “roll away” when the needle goes in because...
Patty Clarke
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Dec 6, 2008 8:51 pm
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I don't have AMC, they think my veins look great, but they always roll. Ask for a pediatric butterfly and it goes a bit easier. And a good phlebotomist helps...
I am glad to know others have the same vein problem my daughter has. I will tell her to join this group. Today has been a better day for her. The pain meds are...
Hi Linda, My name is Morne. I'm 33 and I have AMC too. I am surprised that your daughter has had surgery at such a late stage in her life. It is/was my...
Her doctor said that hand writing comes from the Brain and she will be able to write just like before maybe even better. Her hands were in such a bad position...
Hi, my names Ian i just joined this group today, or rather this morning (it's 3:40 A.M EST)Im 20 years old and luckily only have Arthropriposis in the wrists...
Hi Bev, I had surgery to correct a dislocated left hip when I was 6 months old. I am 23 years old now and have no residual problems or pain. From my experience...
I had the surgrey every six months on both hips till i was three and was suppose to have it done every three years after but never had it again. i do have some...
Thank you. We have opted not at this time. Especially since Bonnie has issues with anesthesia. On a positive note, she did stand independently for 2 seconds...
My son Maddix is three he had surgery @ one year on his hip! It was dislocated. He has no trouble are pain. He has a little limp but he can walk. Email if you...
That's the same chance we had. We where also told it could dislocate after surgery 2. As of now they are still in. He has to have an xray every three months 2...
Did you happen 2 have any surgery on your arms? Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel ... From: Tiffany Holmlund <tiny292796@...> Date:...
Hi Bev Both of my hips were dislocated at birth. The sockets had not developed. I had surgery on both hips, I believe at 18 months... they were each...
I have a three year old his left hip didnt grow in the socket and had 2 be put back in. That was probably the best thing I could have done because he walkes...
I would say if he seems to be learning to use his arms as they are there is no point in undergoing unnecessary surgery. most kids find pretty creative ways to...
yes i did but it did not work my left arm is still at 96 degrees and can't be fixed. it is smarter to leave it alone i think for pain ... From: whopinwheels...
Thanks a lot for the info on the arm surgery! Iam glad the I found this site so that I can talk 2 others about his condition. I have one friend that lives...
Hi, I am wondering if there are any moms on this list who themselves have Arthrogryposis? If so, how did having arthrogryposis affect your pregnancy? Did you...
Intimacy for the disabled..................................................... First I want to wish all a happy new year. This group is now going into in 7th...
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