My Update ...

Link to previous post for those who don't know the back-story

Ugh! So here's my latest update ....

THE GOOD NEWS:
The neurologist sees a lot of improvement on my left side. He thinks I might not even need the cortisone shot b/c I am getting better, he sees significant improvement. And he would not recommend surgery at this point, he sees no reason to operate if I am improving on my own.

THE BAD NEWS:
The neurologist says the pain on my right side is NOT related to the nerve damage or the herniated disc in my neck. Somehow I have managed to cause damage to my shoulder or something ... the doctor isn't really sure, but based on what he sees it is not neurological. It could be from overcompensating for my left side, who knows?! All I know is that its brought me to tears a few times in the last week, and wakes me up at night if I move the wrong way

So now its back to the Orthopedist ... I have an appointment tomorrow.

I'll probably have to go through PT again

Man, I really hope there is an end in sight .... I have been in pain for 5 months now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im glad you got SOME good news!! Even if it was followed by not so good

I hope they figure out what is going on so you can sleep thru the night!!!!

oh im so glad you came back w/ good news!! i hate to hear that something is up with your other side though...hopefully its something that can be treated!

i am right there with you sister! Glad to hear you got some good news today though!

Trust me, I know how you feel....also feel free to FM me!

Happy to hear the good news!
Hope you get to the bottom of it all.

okay - we need to be happy that there is some form of progress. I know it's bad news - but the fact that ONE side is improving is huge....

maybe the ortho tomorrow may be able to do something for you quickly or relatively quickly to help alleviate SOME of the pain....

i'm so sorry that you are dealing with this!!!!

Let us know how it goes tomorrow please!

I am glad to hear that you got some good news!!!! I hope that your orthopedist is able to figure out what is bothering your left side

Glad you got some news!! I hope the pain on your right side can be figured out soon.

That is good that you got some good news and now maybe they can turn that bad news into some more good news. Here are some and keep us updated.

Sorry to hear about your shoulder, but glad to hear the good news. Your shoulder could be hurting because of the compensation, which may be muscular, which coudl also be fixed by PT. Good Luck and hope you feel better soon.

sorry about your shoulder... at least you got some good news ansd no surgery! good luck at the ortho today

Keep the head up like you're doing honey-we're here to offer some scaffolding if you need it!

I'm really happy to hear that he's seeing improvement! That's an AWESOME thing, especially since it means not needing surgery! Try to really focus on how great this is!

The right side - if it is a result of overcompensating, PT should definitely help. I'm having a similar problem with the muscles on my left side overcompensating for the tear in my shoulder so I've been going to PT and it's helping. What's helped MORE though, is the trigger point injections I've gotten - I had never heard of them before, not sure if you have. In case you haven't, find out if they can do them for you. Basically they put the injections into the muscles that are tense/tight/knotted or whatever to 'release' them. Seriously, I couldn't move my arm/shoulder for about a week and after the first time I got the shots, I IMMEDIATELY was able to move it - AND most of my headaches went away (I think the tense muscles etc in my neck/shoulder etc were causing them!). Obviously this may not even apply to you, but in case it does, it could be something to REALLY help.