Part of my problem is i have no insurance. I've been in contact with the hospitals Risk Management person and they are willing to cover my medical expenses. I can't get in to see my doctor (yet again) until tomorrow, and have to have a referral from my PCP to see a Neurologist. As well finding a Neurologist to bill a "3rd" party is going to be fairly difficult....... I have a nagging feeling this is not going away anytime soon.....

Have you tried putting an ice pack on it?

Some minor injuries do heal up...others not. Sometimes it
depends on your own chemistry, and also your nutritional status.

oh yes i ice it as much as I can and have since the serious pain first presented its self! I bring them to work and bring two so one can be freezing while i'm using the other.....

I had this happen to me about 2 years ago. Tech was putting an IV in for a CT scan and hit the ulnar nerve and damaged it. I had similar symptoms (maybe a little more mild then yours though). I contacted the head of the radiology dept....reports made, etc. I also took pictures (it was horrific looking for a month).

If it's any consolation, it did heal (completely)...BUT it took between 10-12 months. I was almost at the point of contacting an attorney when I begin to notice improvement, so I waited.

Trust me, I don't let anyone start an IV near the elbow now...I wont' forget that one.

I hope yours heals also.

Thank you for your time and answer...

My arm doesn't even look injured is the weird thing. no bruise nothing. What kind of treatments did your doctor try and medicines? I want to know anything I can do to help facilitate recovery!!

Ok so he seems to think a small hole or tear in my ulnar nerve from the needle or cath, and its the healing that causing all the freaky symptoms. he said they can change from day to day but if the numbness doesn't go away or stays the same to come back in 2weeks...and I have been on Gabapentin for a week....the most drowsy I have ever been he said it usually levels out once your body gets used to it so another wait and see but at t wasn't a extremely negative result...

The only treatment was ice. I can't say it did wonders but sometimes it seemed to take the edge off so I continued it. I did not add any additional meds just for this. I don't take gabapentin or other similar meds. I only take small amounts of percocet for my neuropathy. But it did take a very long time to heal and certain movements was quite painful.

Just be sure to follow up as they ask, just in case it doesn't improve...so you have proper documentation of visits to the doctor.