Enlarged and longer collarbone

[poldy]

Hi! I'm a 28 year old female. I've been having problems with my right collarbone, arm and shoulder for over a year now. Last October, I noticed that my collarbone got enlarged at the place where it meets the sternum. The very place didn't hurt, but i felt pain in my arm, neck and shoulder. I felt some tension in my whole right side of the body. I've been going from one doctor to another...One said it was Cervical Spondylosis, the other Arthrosis....Three weeks ago i returned from the seaside... Since then my condition has changed.... I feel no pain any more, but my right shoulder somehow sank, it's much lower than the left one, and the muscles near the shoulder blade are extremely weak, i don't even feel them... I have no problems with movement and pain... My right collarbone seems much longer then the left one... Muscles and the skin on the whole right side of my body are soft and weak...
I'm worried... Any ideas what could it be?

[poldy]

Thanks again for your advice!

[Adam Tanase, D.C.]

When the symptoms are one-sided, as you describe, my first thought is something nerve-related. Talk to an Upper Cervical Chiropractor, or even a local neurologist about this... they'd be good options to consider.

Warm wishes,
AT

[poldy]

Thanks for the reply!
About your questions... Yes, the doctors have taken an X-ray of the right collarbone and the neck. Nothing is seen there. I did an MRI of my neck spine and the conclusion was - Cervical Spondylosis....
My parents say i lost some weight, but i can't say i've noticed it...I have a good appetite...One doctor suggested doing a  Mantoux tuberculosis test, but i wasn't able to find it here...
The pain has gone, and my movements are not restricted, but i feel weakness in the whole right side of my body, and when i walk i lean on the right side...
I would be grateful if you could give me your thoughts on this...
Thanks again!

[Adam Tanase, D.C.]

Have any of the doctors you've already seen taken x-rays or MRI? Have you experienced any unwanted/unattempted weight loss over the past few months?

One option I'll suggest would be to find a local chiropractor in your area to perform an exam and postural evaluation. A good site to find a specialist near you is www.UpCspine.com.

Warm wishes,
AT