R shoulder/neck pain with L hand/forearm numbness

[stephanielcovey]

I have had pain in my neck and right shoulder which is not limited to one specific area, but radiates from all angles of the scapula (above, below and both sides). Additionally, my last 2 fingers of my left hand are numb. The symptoms have been present for about 4 years and have become increasingly worse (to an almost consistent level of 6-10, even after sleep). Through this I HAVE retained complete range of motion.

Additionally, I have some secondary and additional areas of consistent pain (sacral, trochanter hip, legs). BUT the pain in these areas is not dehabilitating.

Currently  I am losing strength in my left arm, and my right shoulder pain is so severe I can no longer hold a book up to read without pain. I have been to my primary care physician, 3 chiropractors, and a physical therapist. Still no answer as to what is wrong. Though I have recieved a few varying educated guesses including thoracic outlet syndrome, ankylosing spondylosis, and fibromyalgia.

What is known to be a fact (using x-rays) is that I have some small bone spurs in my spinal column, and that I have several ribs (1st and last) that keep slipping out of place for some strange reason. My primary care physician states that the spurs would not produce all of the symptoms that I currently have.

I realize you cannot diagnose without exam, however...has anyone ever encountered this odd range of symptoms? Right now I feel like a guinea pig that's being dragged through test after test still to have no answer.

[CP3kids]

I'm wondering why no MRI has been done?  They are so much more conclusive than x-rays, it's amazing  I'd press this issue with your PCP if I were you, and if he's not willing to comply with your request, find one that will (most MDs are more than willing to order them when they believe it's nerve related) or herniation of discs.  Good Luck.

[autumn1321]

hey i just recently started having shoulder pain about a week ago no reason at all thought it was from a way i slept on it this morning my hand was so swollen i had fallen asleep with my ring on my finger so took over 2 hours to get off the swelling went down but the numbing still there just now i notice the front of my neck is very tender and seems there is a lump i been having bone pain through my whole body at still no one can tell me what is wrong i dont no but my sister has same stuff going on her as i do but she finally found out after being a lab pib she has bone cancer witch is uncommon and rare and doctor always miss it. so if i have it im screwed no insurance good lluck have them start check more inside hope this helps.

[Telephonejack]

As a layman it sounds like nerve pain caused by several seperate situations to me. Try a Neurologist and stick with a good Chiropractor and try Arthuritis cream for the pain.