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Originally Posted by kyoun1e
EE,
Thanks.
There are certainly some things I have in common with brachial radiculitus:
* Sudden onset of symptoms.
* Right shoulder primarily.
* Trauma: Think this is my original injury.
The wierd thing is, I have pretty good strength still in certain movements. For example:
* Bicep curl with elbow at side: Did 25 lbs x 10 reps yesterday
* Lateral Raise: Did 15 lbs x 10 reps.
* Narrow Grip Press Machine: Scared as hell to do this because I bend my elbow, but it's in tight to my body, but could do a low weight (70lbs).
So there's strength, but then there is EXTREME pain when I a) move the elbow away from my body, and b) Bend the arm at the elbow. I also have a low level, irritating, somewhat burning pain on the shoulder blade/in armpit/down rib.
Now this elbow pain just emerged two weeks ago so it may be that other symptoms may emerge. Based on everything I'm reading, it seems like a no-brainer that I have something fouled up in the brachial nerve complex.
Are there any specific diagnostic tests I should push for to get this diagnosed? Besides an EMG?
Thanks.
KY
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I don't know. I also have neck issues so its hard to discern which tests are for what. I've had multiple MRI's, multiple EMG's over the years, and a discogram. I've seen an orthopedic doctor and a neurosurgeon and it was the neurosurgeon who arrived at the diagnosis. I exercise my arm and shoulder daily, but certain movements will aggravate the pain. I do these exercises to maintain use and prevent a frozen shoulder and muscle atrophy. Its been stressed by all the doctors I've seen and I can't do any overhead lifting. If it were me, I'd go back to a good orthopedic doctor and discuss it with them and see if seeing a neuro surgeon might be the way to go or look for an orthopedic doctor who specializes in shoulders.