I am sorry your arm has given you such pain over the years. I don't really blame you for wanting to get rid of it. Don't do it though. We all feel like wanting to get rid of pain in what ever limb it happens to hit. I hope you are getting enough help to deal the pain. Do go to a pain specialist if it gets to be too much. It comes down to quality of life. That is where I draw the line. If my pain gets so bad, I do speak up. Even if it takes more than one doctor. I wish you all the best. ginnie