[Sallyb123]

Hi, I've had chronic pain in my shoulder for 2 years, it goes into my neck and down into my arm. At times it's just cagey but often the pain is very intense and I fell like I'm slowly becoming disabled by it. I some times get a numb little toe on the same side and have started to use the toilet twice in the night..

I've been to Physio and have a referral to a shoulder specialist but I've recently had an MRI and am thinking maybe the problem is my back and not my shoulder?? Or both?

MRI shows bulging disc at t4 which could just impinge on the anterior tharacic cord. Could this be the cause of the shoulder pain? My GP says that's my back and won't affect my shoulder and said see the shoulder specialist and show him the report?? Should I not be seeing a spine specialist???

I just want to be free of pain

Thanks for reading, sally

[Lara]

Hello Sally,

Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

I'm sorry you're in so much pain.
I suggest posting in both the forums posted below.
That way the members there can offer their ideas about what's going on for you as well as information and support.

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum
and
Thoracic Outlet Forum

I hope you can get this sorted and that your pain is lessened soon.
take care.

[glenntaj]

--would be unlikely to result in arm/shoulder/neck symptoms, as the nerve roots that lead to the major nerves in those areas are in the cervical spine area.

The numb toe also implies that there's something else going on, although that may be completely unrelated to the shoulder/neck/arm pain.

It does sound as if you need a further work-up--was your MRI inclusive of the neck area (cervical spine)?

[Kitt]

Welcome Sallyb123.

[Darlene]

Sally,

It is great to have you come and be with us. There are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene