My case is pretty similar to yours. I had a motorcycle accident in April 2024 and ended up with a brachial plexus injury — C5 and C6 roots were avulsed, and C7, C8, and T1 were also badly damaged. I’ve had three surgeries so far, and C5 and C6 have been reconnected. It’s been about 9 months since the last one.

Right now, my wrist and fingers are functioning normally (just a lot weaker than before). Elbow flexion has come back a bit, but still far from enough. I still can’t abduct my shoulder when sitting or standing — only a little when lying down.

The worst part is the constant pain. I can only fall asleep with pregabalin, and even then it’s tough. Honestly, I’ve been close to giving up. It’s hard to see any light at the end of the tunnel.

If you’re open to it, I’d really like to stay in touch and share recovery updates. You’re not alone in this.