Hi Lisa,
Good to hear of someone else who has an SCS for an arm - it seems we are few and far between! I also tend to "guard" my arm and I'm sure this does put extra pressure on shoulder and neck, but not so much that it would cause this ache.
Lego arm? If you find one, let me know! LOL. I'd be very interested!! Although I have requested amputation in the past and they proved to me through mirroring acupuncture that removing it wouldn't necessarily remove the pain. Darn that for an idea then!
Good luck with the injections, I hope they help.
Pip
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Originally Posted by Lisa in Ohio
Hi Pip, I just saw the doctor today for what sounds like what you are experincing(SP. Brain turned off). He had a series of x-rays shot and told me that he believes that the shoulder/neck problem is due to weakness caused by the RSD. I also "guard" my arm and that puts additional stresses on that area. He does think that it is RSD related. The plan of action right now is to undergo an injection into several of the cervical nerves for diagnostic purposes. If they provide any relief I will have another series of injections that may possibly help for a year or longer.
If this does not work, I am seriously considering getting a LEGO arm that I can just take off and hang in the closet when the shoulder is acting up.
Good luck and prayers, Lisa
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