Hi Guys. So since last Saturday a rotten pain has been bothering me in my shoulder blade, radiating down my arm and into my elbow. However on Tuesday it was so unbearable that I cried while driving and I thought I was actually going to be sick. I called the docs and the nurse said that because I’m being investigated for neuro problems she didn’t want to give me anything. Anyway the drive home from work was even worse so I went straight to the docs and asked for pain killers. Anyway although the pain has eased the painkillers arnt really doing anything, and the pain is now down into my little finger and forth finger. Still waiting for results, it’s been suggested that I see a chiropractor or have acupuncture. Have any of you had this?? I don’t know how much longer I can bare this pain. Cat
I did space out all my writing but it’s all bunched together again. Seems to do that when I type on the phone.
- Hi cat,believe it or not I have suffered from this for a long time as well.it’s horrendous isn’t it
- In the morning I have to actually lift up my elbow before I can get out of bed.as you will
- Have seen I am getting acupuncture ,for last 2 weeks,so I feel that my arm and shoulder blade pain has eased off a little.she put 2 needles in back of neck then 2 in the top of my shoulder for 40minutes.as for elbow she put 2 in my hand ?.take what you like about this but I feel it’s worth a try.I got it done at my m s centre. Take care…you have nothing to loose.
Morning Rosie. Thank you. I will try that then…I had a rubbish nights sleep with it last night. xxx
I have exactly the same problem, it’s like an electric shock coursing down the arm into the hand and fingers. Worse pain I have ever experienced. But, it has been relieved a bit after years of investigation. To cut a short story long it turns out I have an MS plaque on one of my vertebrae, C8 if your interested, and this is touching the nerve if the spine is compacted over a long period by, for example, sitting in a wheelchair. My neuro is looking at injecting a steroid/cortisone solution on to the nerve to numb the effect of the nerve pain. This certainly worked on leg pain I had but he said he has never done it where an MS plaque is affecting the nerve. Whether he takes it on is still debatable. What has given relief is stretching the spine/neck by pushing my chin down on to my neck repeatedly over the day, not all the time but probably a dozen time a day for about 30 seconds per day. Works for me so might be worth a try. Definitely get to your physio and also push your doc to get you a scan on your neck/spine to establish if a nerve is trapped or perhaps you have a plaque as I have. Sorry if this is a bit garbled but hopefully something in it may help.
Gary
Hi Gary. Thank you for the reply. I’m yet to be diagnoised with MS but your explanation has certainly made me want to pursue this with the GP, especially if you’ve had it for years. I’ve been a driving instructor for 8 years so spent most of my time sitting down. The pain is at its worst when I’m in the car, as a passenger I’m in pain, and driving I actually feel like vomiting it’s that bad. My doc said last week if it doesn’t get better then to go back, I’m definately going to call tomorrow. Thanks again. x
Hi, similar thing happened to me a few moths ago. I was told my ulnar(sp?) nerve was trapped due to spasm. That nerve goes right down to the little and ring finger. The pain was horrific, treatment was difene, Valium and strong pain killers. It lasted about a week and thank god it has not returned.
ann x
Hi
I’m really sorry to read what you’ve been going through. I’m having severe back pain and complete hand numbness at night in bed or when sitting still for long periods of time. The pain in my back radiates through my hips and down my right leg.
I have MS and my nurse thought it could be the lesion on my cervical spine. I’ve been to see a spinal surgeon who has referred me for an MRI and nerve conduction tests in my wrists and hands. He said it can be resolved with surgery in my wrists.
Unfortunately I was on my own at the consultation and very overwhelmed so didn’t ask the right questions. I also didn’t understand what he was saying and I felt rushed and this is a private hospital!
I haven’t had the tests yet as I need to ensure I have someone with me. None of this helps with problems at work. They’re trying to move me into a new position because of the inconvenience of me taking time off sick due to my MS. All very stressful.
I hope you get some long term relief soon.
Louise
Hi Cat,
Awe you poor soul, I can totally sympathise with you. The pain you describe sounds exactly what I experienced a few years ago and no amount of pain relief.took it away for any length of time. I cried and felt quite exhausted mentally and physically. I have had a sore shoulder now for nearly 5 weeks (not nearly as bad as the last time thank god) I was offered a steroid injection last Thursday but decided not to go ahead as it has eased somewhat. The pain is worse for me in the wee small hours and does keep me wakened. I have been dosing on dihydrocodeine at night and gabapentin and paracetamol through the day. I do hope you can get some relief and feel better soon. Take care.
Izzy xx
Louise, I’m saddened to hear that work are causing extra stress for you. Are you in a union that could help? Thank you for all you comments, I’m not liking that most have suffered for years. I’m still waiting on results for MRIS and this happening is making me feel like a nuisance at the docs. I hope you all have a good day, Cat
Thanks Cat and sorry for the delay replying. Strangely my symptoms have died down now I’m taking action which convinces me it’s the unpredictable nature of RRMS. I’m feeling much better about work. They’re being really supportive but it’s taken many meetings with my boss and HR, a stress you don’t need when you feel unwell. They’ve basically asked me to write my own job description for a new role which is great. It moves me away from the tight deadlines which are so stressful. I’ll stay on the same salary but will drop my days/hours, it’s my choice and as I’ve been with the company over 5 years and have a serious illness I’m covered by their insurance. It means that the insurers will pay for 2/3 of any shortfall in salary.
I hope you get good results from your MRI. Let me know how you get on. Stay strong xxx
Hi
I have been experiencing this feeling the passed few days it comes and go but oh my isnt it painful when it comes I feel I can’t lift my arm. The pain in my upper arm is bad, feels like I have pulled something.
I dont know if it is the MS or if I have a trapped nerve as I do go gym and netball. The morning after I did both exercises I woke with this pain. But I have had it before when I was at work typing on my keyboard I couldn’t lift my arm up.
Any advice on what to take or do?
Did seeing a chiropractor help?
Paracetamol and Ibroufen don’t seem to help. Even out deep heat on just in case 