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Has anyone had worsening nerve pain n numb 6-7 mo postop tos surg w abnormal ncs of the Median, ulnar, radial sensory nerves?

I had worsening nerve pain and numbness 3 or 4 months after surgery, but I never had an NCS following surgery. I did have one before surgery but it was normal.

I had worse nerve pain following the pec minor release, but it is getting better. It is painful as it grows back is my understanding.

Hi Kelly, do u see a neurologists or a pain Dr.? Do u think u mite have scar tissue causing ur nerve p.? What does ur surgeon say? How long ago was ur surgery?

I was doing ok 6 mos postop. Thought I was ready to start doing 1 & 2 lb. Wts. Then woke one am w shooting pain from armpit down into fingers on the surgery side. Severe cramps in forearms n fingers comes on all of sudden just holding a plate or book in hands n picking up a pocketbook. Crazy!! I have sx of carpal for 2 yrs, cubital, radial tunnel syndrome for 8 yrs. n finally its showing abnormal on NCS! Drs are dumbfounded by all my Nerve comp.
Also have bilateral tarsal tunnel pain n sciatica.
Hope u can find some relief!

How many mos postop are u? What grows back? Dont understand?
Thanks Eight

I had surgery nine years ago with Dr. Avery. I have scar tissue on my brachial plexus, shown by MRI 8 months after surgery. I now see a physiatrist -- physical medicine and rehab. I don't have any plans for further surgery though I am sometimes tempted as I continue to get worse.

I had a partial right 1st rib resection May 2013, i'm still having issues with mine, it feels completely numb from my shoulder down (including my hand - with colour/temperature change). it was the same symptoms pre-surgery.

BUT... it could take up to 1-2 years for nerves to heal/regrow from an injury (or surgery).


everyone's body is different.

8 months. The nerves grow bac at an inch a month. Measure the length of your arm. However many inches your arm is, it won't take longer than that.

It's painful because they misfire when growing back.

I know the nerve grows back, and the rate it does..

but I just got to wondering...
The whole nerve doesn't have to grow back does it?

Wouldn't it be just the part that was damaged?:confused:

The rest of the nerve is still there right?

My Dr never said anything about nerves growing back. Maybe that's why he said it takes a yr recovery. Idk but my arms are very long! I do know Dr said tos usually just affects the ulnar n. & antebrachial n., which was slowing on Ncs bf surgery.
I just think the Median & radial n. Compressions is compressed in the arms, which is showing on Ncs, not in BP or Cervical plexus. The Radial n. is rare. Just my luck!

I just had a steroid inject. In wrist for CT and pain is better, but whole hand is still very numb.
Take care