[thunderbear]

How long is this going to hurt? For almost a week, it has been hurting. From the muscle around my shoulder blade, down my arm all the way to my middle finger hurts. When I cough or sneeze it makes it throb. If I lay on my side and my arm is'nt supported, the pain is horrible. The pain is like the kind of pain you get when you knock your elbow on something really hard. Except it hurts worse. Any idea on how long it lasts?

[lynn P.]

Oh wow ((Thunderbear)) that's sounds horribly painful. I wish I knew how long this will last. Have you had an MRI and what do the doctors say - is this something that could be helped with physio or surgery? I know some good stretches but I don't think you should do any until you get the doctors okay. Have you tried putting ice, or getting someone to massage the trouble spot. I pray you get relief soon..I feel sorry for you.

[thunderbear]

Originally Posted by lynn P.

Oh wow ((Thunderbear)) that's sounds horribly painful. I wish I knew how long this will last. Have you had an MRI and what do the doctors say - is this something that could be helped with physio or surgery? I know some good stretches but I don't think you should do any until you get the doctors okay. Have you tried putting ice, or getting someone to massage the trouble spot. I pray you get relief soon..I feel sorry for you.

Thanks, Lynn. I have an MRI schedualed for 10/5. My doc can't see me until that afternoon. I tried ice and heat. Massage hurts my muscles. I hope this goes away soon. Thank for your prayers, Lynn