Numbness in hands and arms
 

Well today has been miserabal....constant pain and numbness in hands and arms....I am losing strength in my hands and arms now...can,t seem to get comfortable any way I sit or lay down....:( Anyone have any ideas about this...

Just wanted to touch base........... as I am new to this site. Hope you will get a helpful answer.

more info please
 

Hi! You have described my primary pain complaints. But hard to follow up with suggestions with so few clues.. More info please. Take care, sfink

Hi
 

Well lets see where do I start I have had previous neck and back surgery and have permanent nerve damage in my spine also have a spinal stimulator have had two mylograms ct scans nerve conductor tests epidural injections physical therapy been to several neurosurgeons now back with my pain management Dr he is wanting to put in another stimulator for my neck because i am too high risk for another surgery....I am in constant pain currently taking narcotic meds for the pain but the meds have a lot of side effects I don,t like....I am very frustrated by all this and it has put me into a horrible depression now....:(

Hi
 

Thanks for resonding to me I also hope you get some answers also and wish you all the best. I care.....:)

Have you explored our other forums for these topics?
Perhaps the Spinal, SCS , depression, medications forums?
here's our main page with all forums listed-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/index.php

Do the drs think the arm & hand symptoms are due to the neck issues/surgery. or ongoing and to be expected?
Has any PT been tried to see if it can help at all?