My wife had neck problems causing right arm loss of feeling,neck pain and hand and arm falling asleep had shots done 3 yrs ago no return oof problem yet. now has l5-.6 issue and is debating over surgery or shots for second time and I believe she will go for the shots again! first She also has spinal canal narrowing at that area and a bone grooth that is touching the cord

So, got a second opinion today. The doc. was great and I happen to know him personally. After an hour examination and review of my MRI, here is what he said. There is definitely a problem going on that needs to be addressed. He said prior to considering surgery, there is physical therapy, injections. medications. For one, I am trying to avoid any and all meds., I sick of putting stuff in my body. No way in hell am I doing injections in my neck. We are going ti go the physical therapy route and see what becomes. He feels that this will temporally relieve the pain and numbness. I have a follow up appt. in six weeks. Once again, any input is appreciated. Thanks.

Hey, Sandman,

Good luck in physical therapy; I agree that's the most sensible decision for you right now. That and 2 dimes will buy you a phone call…

Just curious, which part of your left arm does the pain travel down, and where are you experiencing the numbness and tingling (like, which fingers are affected exactly)?

Hope your PT is able to bring your pain and other symptom levels way down in a quick hurry! Let us know how it goes for you, OK?

Take care,
Alison

So, the pain/tingling travels down the outside of my left arm. Tingling is in the fingers(all of them).