EE,

This is a great idea and something on my "to do" list.

While my C5-C6 and C6-C7 issues seem to be mild, who the heck knows, maybe it's enough to cause irritation. It all seems to line up:

* Spinal nerve root issues
* Pain that extends to the scapula and armpit
* Ulnar issues
* Pinky numbness

You'd think this would be a simple test too. Just rule it in or out. If pain goes away, AH HA. If it doesn't, ok spine is out.

It's got to be one of a handful of things here:

1) C-Spine related
2) Nerve entrapement below the brachial plexus (since the MRI rules out the plexus).
3) Some injury I can't remember around the elbow that is creating an issue that is completely separate from the shoulder pain I've experienced for a year.

May look to see if I can find an anesthesiaologist referral from the neurologist...although he may be loathe to do this prior to my EMG test this coming Friday.

Really starting to rule out RSD...there's just no evidence of hand weakness, swelling, discoloration, etc. My ortho thinks this is remote. Actually mentioned that I don't have the "personality type" for it...whatever that means.

EE...appreciate the thoughts. Thanks.

KY