I have had upper left side,shoulder pain. Had surgery done for a torn rotary cuff 11/07, laproscopic surgery. motion now good but 3 1/2 weeks ago started with muscle pain in that part of my back. now pain is severe and goes down arm affects elbow, hand, and numbness in left index finger. been to 2 doctors My family physician who prescribed vicodin, which helps me to go to sleep, but pain is worse when I wake up. Had cervical spine mri this afternoon,the pain just laying there was extreme. no word yet from neuro. Diagnosed with ms in1999. gait, balance,fatigue, falling, left hand tremor worsening, starting in right hand. (right handed) poor dexterity, cordination, affecting speech,slurring. I cannot bear this pain any longer. wont see doc who performed surgery until 9/3/08. cant get an earlier appt. Does this sound like a pinched nerve? and if so what should I do?thank you