Originally Posted by twitchwitch

Just got out from seeing the neurosurgeon. His opinion:


Plexus Neuritis. He said the same thing the neuro did. The herniations at C5/C6 and C6/C7 are too low to affect the shoulder and deltoid. He said the findings on my MRI should not lead to my arm problems. No indication for surgery, no indication of other shoulder problem. He tested my strength, it was there (full).

He said my neck pain is for sure from the herniations.

He said to continue with physio, exercises and meds. He said it will take a long time to get better. If I don't or the pain gets worse in a few weeks, to see him again.

So I'm dealing with 2 neck herniations and neuritis. Guys and gals, I really need to have some kind of improvement in my arm strength. No worsening. I see my normal neuro on Thurs (not the one who diagnosed me with neuritis), to go over all of this with him. Maybe he'll do more tests. ??

I am keeping a journal of my symptoms.... Like arm pain, arm twitching, arm weakness....and giving it a number from 1-10. I have an app on my phone that makes it easy.