Mmmm. Mints are good for what ail's you..Especially if they're surrounded by chocolate..Your mints are surrounded by chocolate, aren't they Cheryl? Before my eyes get all glassy from this candy talk, Best of Luck at your appointment. I hope they can find an answer so you can be rid of this pain!

Cheryl, just noticed this post...I too have horrible pain in both of my arms, that was unexplainable forever even had abnormal EMG's finally my neuro said mine were due to lesions, I did monthly pulsing for about a year and it got better although I do still occasionally have a flare of that particular area it is much better than it used to be....it brought me to my knees! Good luck to you my thoughts and prayers are yours sister!

I wish I could think of suggestions as to what this might be. I'm at a loss, can't even figure what's wrong with myself.



I'll send you a cyber margarita though, that does seem to take the edge off.

If they want you to see a pain clinic, do give that a go. I have had such good results from mine you would not believe. I could barely use either arm before I went there. Not only they helped the pain but restored function.

Could be some nerve is pinched, bulged disc impinging something or compressing the cord. Hard to see a lot of that even on the best MRI.Those things cause sx in one or both my arms, but even at its worst I got relief from the pain clinic with a couple shots.

I'll be with ya in spirit for that emg. I know it's no picnic, but it's not half as bad as what you're dealing with now.

I got nuthin' but hugs for ya, One Wing!
Course, I wouldn't dare to touch you for fear of hurting ya MORE!

(she's just a leetle tiny thang, yanno!)

((hey! I just realized that one wing is OW!!)

I just read this Cheryl . I'm so sorry. I've had some luck with a pain clinic in the past for a different issue. Good luck, I hope you feel better, and a .

Here's hoping the EMG goes well. I had that a couple if years ago to test for carpal tunnel. Piece of cake except when they stick the needle between the thumb and pointer finger. YOWSA! Only last a second or two though.

Thanks for the reminder Sandy! I was blocking that from my mind!

Happy New Year to you too!

OWFG...that's my new name - thanks to RW!

((((((((((((OWFG)))))))))))))

Thanks Sandy...they stick what...don't say it () where ()?

Good thing I was sitting down when I read that. Except I don't know if I can get up yet!

It will be ok..OWFG...just close your eyes and don't forget to breath like I do or you will....

Fine...let's take your mind off of that now....

I went to Mint City to my favorite store and guess what?

I found one bag of Christmas wrapped Chehalis Mints for 1/2 price. They are mine...all mine I tell ya...off to hide my score!

You guys are ok!