[Liftyourhands7]

My right arm has hurt for the last several days it seems to be in my joint area is sfn a possible cause for this kind of pain I can barley lift anything! I take Gabapentin along with many supplements, could this be the cause of my pain? Any comments appreciated I am new to this sfn stuff. Thanks Jan

[mrsD]

It is really difficult to say.

I have shingles pain occasionally in my right arm... sometimes there is nothing, then I have a few days of pain, then nothing again.

But I never have had "weakness".

I'd report this to your doctor. When motor/weakness comes over sensory issues, the doctor should know.

[Susanne C.]

Originally Posted by Liftyourhands7

My right arm has hurt for the last several days it seems to be in my joint area is sfn a possible cause for this kind of pain I can barley lift anything! I take Gabapentin along with many supplements, could this be the cause of my pain? Any comments appreciated I am new to this sfn stuff. Thanks Jan

I have small and large fiber neuropathy, hereditary, with pinched nerves at elbows and wrists, possibly shoulders as well. What you are describing could certainly be pinched nerves. I have days when I cannot pull the clothes out of the washer or pass a plate at dinner. Definitely ask your doctor. Physical therapy may help you regain strength, or it may just come and go like mine.

[teacherfeet]

Originally Posted by Susanne C.

I have small and large fiber neuropathy, hereditary, with pinched nerves at elbows and wrists, possibly shoulders as well. What you are describing could certainly be pinched nerves. I have days when I cannot pull the clothes out of the washer or pass a plate at dinner. Definitely ask your doctor. Physical therapy may help you regain strength, or it may just come and go like mine.

How are pinched nerves diagnosed?
Thanks,
Sheila

[Susanne C.]

Originally Posted by teacherfeet

How are pinched nerves diagnosed?
Thanks,
Sheila

Nerve conduction study (NCS) done with the EMG. Have you had one? I had one done at Johns Hopkins which took over two hours, and pinched nerves were part of the diagnosis.

[hopeful]

I had an EMG done 3 weeks ago that showed a pinched nerve in my sacral area. They said not significant enough to be causing the pain I have but as Susanne said it may be worth a try for you to request one. It may show something you are not yet aware of.
hopeful