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Old Jan 03, 2016, 09:54 AM
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Fresia Fresia is offline
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I have pain and tingling in my hands, sometimes numbness too, but also my arm at times, my right arm in particular. I took a fall two months ago where I strained my neck and injured my shoulder. It is especially worse in the mornings after sleeping making the arm and hand. essentially useless. The ER doc thought it was inflammation pressing on the nerves. It has not gone away and is getting worse so my GP has referred me to a back and spine neurolologist that I see in a coupe of weeks. I am anxious to hear what they think as it is painful and frustrating.

I have good support on my mattress. I have even tried adjusting/getting different pillows per the doc so they are not so lofty to level out my neck. I cannot sleep on my sides anymore. It definitely makes it worse.

The doc lectured me about not coming to see him sooner and putting this off. I would recommend seeing someone about this and getting help so as not to make it worse. I hope you find what works to help. Sending the gentlest of hugs with my working arm and healing thoughts.
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Thanks for this!
Sabrina