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Old 03-24-2008, 10:52 AM
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Default Hi Coffeebean,

I am exactly where you are at. Only might right arm is the worst and the left is now showing problems.

I started getting triggerpoint injections a few weeks ago in my left chest area for the chest pain and I wear lidoderm patches everywhere. Like you, I try to rest and stay calm to get it to calm down.

As I told you before, I have had TOS surgery on the right side, 2 rotator cuffs, ulner nerve, and triggerfinger surgery.

My left arm seems to get in the same shape if now worse at times then my right.
I have been trying to figure if it's spread or if it's ulner nerve or the TOS on the left side acting up. I do have an ulner nerve being pinched on the left side and also the TOS so it's hard to distinguish at times.

It will mirror also. I have had mine to mirror over and that is different also then dealing with what you are talking about. I wonder if you are also dealing with ulner nerve problems on the right side due to overuse because of the right side.

I find it hard to ease a flare until it lets up but the TPI's do help me a lot.

I am seeing my Cardiologist today to see what is going on with my CAD and if my heart might be some of my chest pain. I have delt with Angina before but I can't take meds for it. The meds cause the chest pain too.

I would maybe see if you are dealing with an ulner nerve impingement on the left arm. I know you don't want surgery but maybe they could do some shots to calm it down.

I am also dealing with the leg pain and having trouble walking too. I had to change out of jeans last week because I couldn't walk with them on. They weren't tight either. Today I have on pants with elastic and I am still having problems walking. Like you, I can't figure it out at times.

I am really sorry that you are going through this. It sure doesn't seem to end. You might try hot baths with epson salt. They make me worse but they help others. Also heating pads.

Hope you start seeing some relief soon.
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