I came across this site in search of something...anything. In march of 2014, I fell and fractured my right shoulder. No surgery but physical therapy(neck and shoulder) for 6 weeks. As a result, I have had a myriad of symptoms that have lead me to 5 neurologists, 3 ortho specialists, pain management, and had pt twice, my last was mainly hydrotherapy. I now see an osteopathic doctor that has said I have nerve damage along with the last pt I had. I am looking into hypnotherapy or cranial-sacral therapy since all other conventional methods have not worked. Massage and acupuncture are not options becasue of the muscle spasms. Been on 14 different meds (anti-convulsants, antidepressants, pain meds, etc...)
My problem is that I have neuropathy/parasthesia all over my body, hypersensitive skin to touch and temperature, nerve pain in my right shoulder and arm, and muscle spasms that are induced by reflex stimulation. Everyday I wake up with parts of my body tingling or numb, I cannot wear jeans or heavy fabrics, I sleep in a bed of sheets that make me feel like I am sleeping on sandpaper because the neuropathy is worse when I lay down, and often I cannot touch anything because the palms of my hands are so sensitive....
I need to find a neuro who specializes in neuropathy or nerve damage other then diabetic neuropathy who will treat me for that and not for other things that are not my chief complaint such as the muscle spasms. Someone who wont prescribe me meds that I have already tried unsuccessfully. I am left with symptoms that are unmanaged daily and would like some resolve. Even if I could find someone who is conducting a research study maybe they could offer something better then what I have now which is nothing that works and specialists who do not listen.
To top is off I am a RN, know the language, and am a fulltime student getting my masters degree... no these symptoms are not because I am crazy...
Thanks for any information...