 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | I would also try putting a pillow or something under the arm from the elbow to the wrist for the arm to rest on while he is driving. The idea is to elevate the arm to it's natural height, like having arms on a chair, so there is no downward drag on the shoulder muscles. I couldn't drive or ride without one for the first 6 months.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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