Phrenic Nerve Damage
 

Hi, I'm here because I have no where else to go. (No Offense :))

I am 31 years old, athletic, a military veteran and I got Shingles in August of 2011. In September, at the tail of the Shingles, I had an excruciating pain in my back right shoulder blade. It lasted about a week and half. Ever since then I've been unable to take a deep breath.

After about six months of wrong diagnoses, I have learned that my right diaphragm is not moving and stuck in the 'up' position. The only reasonable assessment is that my right Phrenic Nerve is damage/paralyzed.

The thought that I would have to deal with this for the rest of my life is scary. My activity level is near zero because I can't exercise longer than two minutes before I have to stop to catch my breath.

Does anyone know what my options are? Surgery, holistic, dietary?

Thanks ahead of time for any help anyone can offer.

--Christian

Hi and welcome to NeuroTalk! :welcome_sign:
I've posted a link to the Lyme Disease, Shingles and Other Microbial Conditions forum. Hopefully someone there will be able to respond to your questions.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum91.html

I hope you're able to get some answers. Others will be along shortly to offer support.

Take care. :hug:

Hello & Welcome!!
 

Also have your primary doctor send you for Physical therapy.

Its possible they can help make the pressure release. That is
what it sounds like it is. I had a whip lash like situation that
had to release my neck. And at times it would cause
breathlessness.

Donna:grouphug::hug: