trapped nerve

[sugarybibs]

Hi all hope everyone had a good new year.havnt been on for a while,just wondering if any of you have ever had a trapped nerve in kneck.well i think its in my kneck (so doctor said)i have had this terrible pain all down my left arm and then really bad pins and needles in my lower arm and hand for over 5 weeks now.been to docs three times and each time she has given me different tablets but none have worked.i have now been given lyrica and was wondering if any other type 1s have had this painful ptoblem and if theve ever been given lyrica.im to worried to take them after ive read all side effects but doctor said they should be ok so i was wondering if anyone has tried these tablets

 

[cugila]

I had a neck injury some years ago which damaged the disc at C6. This caused the exact same symptoms as you have described.

The nerve is trapped and the pain you are getting and the tingling is what as known as 'referred pain' which is pain along the route of the nerve. It will vary as to where the actual nerve is trapped. I was off work for nearly 6 months eventually before it all got better.

The treatment was firstly a scan and X-Rays to determine the site of the problem. Without that the Dr cannot possibly know what the problem is and how to treat it. I was given various painkillers which had to be increased in strength until they hit on one that actually deadened the pain. I had to wear a neck brace and soft collar at times. I had months of Physiotherapy and spinal traction because of the severity of the injury. At times I actually screamed with the acute episodes of pain ! Not good.

I am surprised that the Dr has given you this drug Lyrica (Pregabalin) without first finding out what the actual problem is. It can badly affect your Bg levels along with a myriad of other possible side effects.......just what you DON'T need ! Over the period I was being treated I learned a lot about neck problems and nerve pain resulting from them.

Personally I would ask to be referred to a Specialist and a Physio. Someone who has a better grasp and knowledge of the problem.

 

[clearviews]

Just wondering if you are taking statins for cholesterol lowering.
Alison

 

[ClaireG 06]

I trapped a nerve in my neck when i was at college. I had pain as you describe. I had xrays and a myelogram to confirm diagnosis. It was a good long while before my neck felt "normal" again. I was treated with pain killers and anti immflams as well as having physio. I would ask to see a physio at the bare minimum.

 

[sugarybibs]

thanks all for your replies,clearview i have been told i should take statins but ive never bothered with them especially when i read all the side effect.im going back to docs next week and will ask to be referred to hospital .anyway will let you all know the outcome thanks again

 

[janabelle]

Hi, r u on Lantus? It's notorious for causing pain in shoulder, arms. I had strange nerve-type pains down my arm into my wrist while I was on it.
Jus

 

[aboz]

Hi the nerve disscomfort you are having is probabliy very simular to sciatica.i have had the problem and after weeks of phisyo nothing changed so i made an appointment with a registered osteopath and after the first session the problem was gone. Look in your local phone directory to find one near to you,but they are fairly expensive between £35 and £45 for the first sessipn and you may only need the one. I don't think you can see them on the nhs but many top private hospitals use them.
Regards aboz.

 

[trand]

Hi, I agree with cugila, I've had this trapped nerve agony, and went through the physio torture, but I did learn quite abit, about sitting posture and some simple exercises, which I passed on to my brother recently, and they helped his trapped nerve, don't know about any of you , but I found that a trapped nerve gave me more pain then anything else I have had, its a sort of , ''makes you feel sick'' pain :cry: ,