Help I'm losing the use of my left arm!?!
Question: Help I'm losing the use of my left arm!!?
I have pain in my left shoulder blade that starts in my neck and radiates down my left arm into my left hand!. At times my hand will get very cold and turn a bluish color or it will get really warm and red!. It is very painful and I fear I am going to lose control of this arm!. I have been to the doctors and I am absolutely certain this has nothing to do with my heart!. I am truly at my wits end and I feel crazy when there is no definitive answer!. I have tried to convince myself this pain doesn't exist but it quickly reminds me that it does!. I am the only support for my son and myself and I fear I will lose my job if something doesnt happen to fix this!. The doctors think it could be CRPS!.!. and I have a minimal extrusion in my neck
Please somebody help me understand and fight this better before I lose everything
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Please somebody help me understand and fight this better before I lose everything
thank you for your time in answering my question!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
i have been through something similar!. for the past 22 years, i have had a yet undiagnosed disorder that causes me pain in my left arm and right leg, among many other symptoms!. i have been told i have MS, that i don't have MS, that i have chronic anemia, that i have cubital tunnel syndrome, and the list goes on!.!.!.!.!.!.
i believe i have something called hemochromotosis - am waiting for my doctor's appointment to talk with the doctor about exploring this option!.
so - to make a long story short - i totally understand what you are facing!. it is scary, frustrating, and angering when you cannot find out what is wrong with you!.
a couple of things i have found to be helpful!. most importantly, you MUST keep a DAILY LOG of symptoms and activities!. this will give the doctor information you may forget!.
second, please get copies of EVERYTHING from every doctor you see!. keep ALL of your medical records in a loose leaf binder and take them with you to every appointment!. if you go to a new doctor, start a new section in your notebook for that doctor!. this will help YOU by keeping you armed with all of the current information about your medical situation!.
remember doctors are human and that they don't always know what is happening with a patient!. it is just as frustrating for them as it is for you!. if you can afford to, ask your doctor where he or she would send their family member facing the same situation!. i did this and was sent to Cleveland Clinic where i received the most comprehensive examinations and MS was ruled out!.
lastly, ask for help managing the pain!. i have times when the pain keeps me from being able to focus on my life - and when those times come, i take pain medication!. do not be afraid to tell your doctor that you need help addressing the pain!. don't take no for an answer on that one!.
be well!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i believe i have something called hemochromotosis - am waiting for my doctor's appointment to talk with the doctor about exploring this option!.
so - to make a long story short - i totally understand what you are facing!. it is scary, frustrating, and angering when you cannot find out what is wrong with you!.
a couple of things i have found to be helpful!. most importantly, you MUST keep a DAILY LOG of symptoms and activities!. this will give the doctor information you may forget!.
second, please get copies of EVERYTHING from every doctor you see!. keep ALL of your medical records in a loose leaf binder and take them with you to every appointment!. if you go to a new doctor, start a new section in your notebook for that doctor!. this will help YOU by keeping you armed with all of the current information about your medical situation!.
remember doctors are human and that they don't always know what is happening with a patient!. it is just as frustrating for them as it is for you!. if you can afford to, ask your doctor where he or she would send their family member facing the same situation!. i did this and was sent to Cleveland Clinic where i received the most comprehensive examinations and MS was ruled out!.
lastly, ask for help managing the pain!. i have times when the pain keeps me from being able to focus on my life - and when those times come, i take pain medication!. do not be afraid to tell your doctor that you need help addressing the pain!. don't take no for an answer on that one!.
be well!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
call 911 or have someone drive you
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