Left shoulder/arm issues

[Clearwater AL]

Scared, here you are again... 6 posts. Last sentence posted Sunday 8:30 PM

" I just need to let my rational brain prevail and listen to my doctors like you say Tillie."
(Apparently that didn't work.)

One has told you... "so; your fears of ALS are groundless."

The other... "I doubt either of your prior replies thought it sounded like ALS. "

Question #2... "a board certified neurologist." performed the EMG. Best answer.

 

[lgelb]

Yes and yes. Plus, an ALS EMG shows certain abnormalities even in muscles that you think are fine. An EMG will identify significant acute and/or chronic damage to sensory and/or motor neurons, from whatever cause, from muscular dystrophy to a worn-out spine, to a crush injury.

So this is a green flag to consider/discuss PT with your doc, and do an honest assessment of wherever/however you use/rest your problem arm.

Best,
Laurie

 

[Scared83]

Thanks Al, message received

Laurie, thank you for your response. I’m currently undergoing intensive PT for the TOS and have lidocaine shots scheduled, which if they provide a lot of relief from the pain/paresthesias, apparently indicate that Botox or surgery might be successful. But I’m hoping PT will do the trick; the TOS specialist highly recommended trying that first before anything invasive, and I agree. I’m also working on my anxiety, which doesn’t help the muscle tension and nerve compression.

In any event, thanks for all your responses and I will do my best to move on from this and focus on treating the problem I do have.

Best wishes all!