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Shoulder pain and arm numbness with burning sensation in fingertips
I recently had sarcoma of the right shoulder and am currenly in remission. During the 2nd surgery a lymph node and a piece of bone were removed. There was also some nerve damage, which i'm guessing was because it was severed. I've been through a series of MRI's with minor findings such as an arachnoid cyst and minimal fluid above the right sternoclavicular muscle. I have lost feeling in the upper part of the shoulder and am now experiencing arm pain and a burning sensation in my fingertips. It is becoming more and more difficult to pick up my 9 month old son. Would an MRI indicate nerve damage or is this all in my head? I had to undergo 6 weeks of radiation with an increase in dosage in the last week. I'm afraid this is what is causing this problem.
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No I don't think and MRI, I curently am having a shoulder problem my self it will be 5 years sense my accident.. getting back on the subject lol... U would Have to go for a EMG i they sick these tiny needles in the affected area and give you a tiny shock. or whatever. i HAVE gone for 2, I have what they consider a normal amount of nerve damage for my injury and 3 surgies i under went.
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Auntteta
Hope it was helpful.
Auntteta
Radiation to the area of the axilla can cause damage to the nerves which may be delayed - I'n not sure how long there is between the radiation and the appearance of your symptoms. If a nerve was damaged at surgery the symptoms from that should have been present straight away.
An MRI may not be sensitive enough to pick the damage up, however an EMG exam will, and you should ask your neurologist about scheduling one. An EMG should be performed at least 3 weeks after the onset of the symptoms, for it to be of most use.
An MRI may not be sensitive enough to pick the damage up, however an EMG exam will, and you should ask your neurologist about scheduling one. An EMG should be performed at least 3 weeks after the onset of the symptoms, for it to be of most use.
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