[KTMDAN]

Hi Folks

My story

Everything started 6 1/2 months ago.

I had shoulder surgery on both shoulders for rotator cuff tears - 5 weeks apart. 3-4 days after the first one I got numbness at the base of my thumb / wrist. Next came a severe pain when straightening my are all the way - that went away after 4 weeks. Ortho said no idea whats going on. I went to a Nero and after doing nerve and muscle test ( ~30 days after surgery ) found no issues. Thinking from Nero was slight nerve damage from surgery sling at triceps. Felt it was OK to go ahead with 2nd shoulder in a week - sent note to Ortho do protect the tricep.

8 days after second surgery - same nerve problem on that side without the pain. Just numb - sensitive to touch - tugging feeling and pins and needles.

5 months after last surgery - no changes BUT I started getting pain in my left toe when stretching. 3 weeks later The left side of my foot and small toe got numb and toe pain got worse. Now hurts with shoes on. At this time I'm starting to feel pin prick like feelings in my legs and arms. Both upper and lower. Some around my stomach also. My legs and back get itchy. Now 3 weeks later ( yesterday ) my right ( opposite foot ) big toe ( tip ) is slightly numb and the bottom my right foot feels slightly numb. I get small pains ( last a second or so ) around my feet / ankles. The bottom of my feet feel a little sensitive.

I have had a FULL blood work done - heathy as a horse!

I'm 57 and very " healthy ". Race motorcycles - mountain bike - very active. Physical work also. Very good shape. Never had any health problems - on no meds.

After about 3 months from surgery my Nero had me get and MRI. Came back with a not so great C6-7 - pinching on nerve. The nerve from there goes to the very part of my thumb / wrist area I've been dealing with from day one.

So my Nero feels that is my problem, but how does that explain the new feet and leg issues?

Things seem to be getting very slowly worse - as in more areas are getting numb and more quick shots of pain here and there.

The feet thing is REALLY freaking me out bad!!! I am self employed with a kid in college. Not to mention all the activities I love to do.

I'm going to see my Nero tomorrow - was there last week - because of the new right foot issue and all the other pins and needles around my body.

This is a very scary deal - not knowing how bad it's going to get and when it will stop progressing!

Does this sound like PN to you guys? My Nero never mentioned it. I just came across it doing research.

Does PN come on like this - slowly? Is there I can do to help it from progressing?

Please help if you have any thoughts on my condition.

Thanks
Dan