I think I mentioned that Kathleen is doing electrical stimulation on her left hand and wrist.This is to try and get some funtional movement back.Over the summer we went to Albany Medical Center 2 mornings a week.When school started it was hard to find the time to fit it in.We finally did find a place closer to home and started again last week.It has been working so I didin't want to give it up but it's such a struggle to fit it in before school.After a few weeks of Elec. stim. She became 100% more aware of ehr elft hand, and after about 6 weeks she started to get a small amount of movement even in her wrist.This has actually motivated her school OT  to work more on her left hand too.Well yesterday at  the therapy the therapist said she would call our insurance and try and get them to rent a machine for home use!!!! This would be HUGE! We could do it more often and at our convenience I won't have to drag her out of the house at 7:45 in the morning and then straight to school.I'm praying that they say yes!!!! Kathleen doesn't mind this at all she's doing great with it in fact she laughs sometimes when she looks at ehr hand moving. She's getting a new AFO on her left leg and an SMO on her right now(like the AFO only shorter).Once she gets these I don't know if I'll be able to keep up with her LOL.
Mary Grace

Mary Grace,
                              How long has it been since Kathleen's strokes again....sorry I forgot.
                          Thanks, Nancy ;

Mary,

It's always great to hear great inspiring news.  I'm so pleased to read that Kathleen is benefiting from the electrical stimulation.  I just had some nerve testing in my hands up to my elbow, and I personally thought those little shocks hurt.  I told you, I'm a big baby.    Anyway, I sure hope that your insurance realizes how Kathleen is benefiting from this electrical stimulation machine and will allow for her to have one conveniently located in your home.  Lore would be a good person to consult on this topic.  You're right...even if they deny you, press forward and don't give up.  Hey, make them some of your delicious homemade applesauce! hee hee   No, seriously, as with anything else, don't let the insurance companies, etc. stand in your way of obtaining the BEST medical treatment that's out there for you, or in this case Kathleen.  Especially when you see the progress she's making!

Take care,
Shan