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?

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