Welcome, welcome ... I so feel for you. You've definitely come to the right place for support.

It's good to have you tho I'm so sorry for what brings you here.
No problem finding care and support here at NT.

There is even a forum here specific to Emotional Support...
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=85

Make yourself at home - you're among friends!

Caring
Rae

welcome

it's a great place to find support & understanding.

I do have neck, back, arms, etc problems. they're no fun.

working at the dollar general is hard work. it's a great store to shop at. It's good they're letting you run the register. You and I know that won't last long, though.

Arm weakness? is it heavy, numb, painful, just weak?

I've really tried lots of things for my problems, where I had to deal with so many things. I too suffered with headaches from neck and TOS issues.

In 2006, I did cervical epidurals X3 that started my recovery. Ambulance rear-ended me at a red light in 10-2000. Long time ago. I still have problems but nothing like I had.

The next big helper I found for my problems were LED and infrared light therapy pads. here's a link for that. http://www.healthlightz.com/
Starting using them in 2008 on a loan. got my own (3) in Dec 2009. Been using them ever since. I do want to start a business with them, so other people can get this technology, but I just don't have the time right now. I can sell them, just don't have the time to devote to it. Got a good job that takes a lot of my time, and then family gets the rest. You know how it is.

They do make cheaper versions. I just know these worked miracles for me. I'm able to work in a garden, can and preserve foods, gather in baskets. I couldn't do that without the lights.

Some physical therapy departments have them now, chiropractors and massage therapists, or holastic providers have them. THey may be available in your area and you're just not aware of it. Definitely look for them.

Also Kinesio Tape helped me with ADLs and work for many years.
Here's a link for that to get you started. http://www.google.com/search?pq=skin...og&sa=N&tab=wi

You do have to get a good doctor/health care provider to guide you. You have to do what you have to do right now.

Once you get a good diagnosis, you can start figuring out what you need to do.

It won't always be this way. My pain pattern changed as I improved. Hope you find some peace.

Oh, and water is a good thing too. Flushes toxins after therapy or massage. Replinishes the body.