going crazy with pain

i started having pain in my left shoulder about 14 months ago i seen a orthopedic surgen and found out i have a bone tumor in the top of my humors they say its not cancer and it souldnt cause my pain i went thru thearpy for 3 months with no help .i went thru a surgey in jan. 09 for bone spurs that didnt help 8 months later another tumor showed up in my glenoid area. all blood work came back normal im having another surgery in dec.09 to take the tumor out of my humors . i have been going to pain mang. for 6 months now and nothing helps now i have a new problem my arm has been going numb with pain under my arm pit and down in my hand between my thum and first finger . im having a hard time dealing with this its like nobody knows
whats going on and there no quick fix and alot of red tape or protocalls with test after test when can i get back to my life .
i have lost over half my in come this year went thru pain med. addiction earlyer this year and have tryed non narc. allternatives with no help . im back on pain meds now and looking forward to my next detox....

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

It is good that you are having a benign tumor and which can be cured. Cancer of the bone is a very severe and serious condition. It may be a giant cell tumor, enchondroma , simple bone cyst or osteochondroma. In many cases, benign tumors just need to be watched. Some can be treated effectively with medication. Some benign tumors will disappear over time.

The bone growth causes compression of the nerves and the hand is supplied from the brachial plexus by radial, medial and ulnar nerve.

You need to consult a neurologist to check the involvement of nerves and for the relief of pain from nerve irritation, contraction.

Follow up with your orthopedician.

Take care!