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1379583 tn?1294260171

Thoracic radiculopathy?

I do not know which way to turn anymore.  I have been dealing with this pain issue for 4 years.  I have seen many doctors - including several neurologists.  Every doctor seems to have a different idea of what is going on and seems to disagree with the previous doctors.  A HI neurologist told me I had a nerve problem with paraspinal muscle inflammation.   I  took a trip to the Mayo Clinic in FL and was sent a letter after my visit that said I had thoracic radiculopathy in T7 / T8.   MRI show NO PROBLEMS.   Mayo said I had a myofascial problem.  Another neurologist in TN ran NCV / EMG and said it was connective tissue problem not a nerve problem.

I have pain that radiates around from my spine under my left arm and through the lower edge of my left breast. The pain (feels like nerve pain to me) is at times excruciating.  I feel like my throat is becoming "stiff" and doesn't want to swallow.  I have odd muscle jerks in my legs (right leg more often than left).  

What do I do next?  If this is radiculopathy are there any further tests that I need to request to figure out treatment, or is there no treatment - just waiting for the end?

I am so discouraged and scared.
Thank you for ANY advice....
QBee  

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623823 tn?1357416657
ok sure they looked up for some antibodies of Herpes but rarely could be confirmed because it is a tissue infection rather than cerebrospinal fluid.
the need of vitamins plus antineuralgics plus time is sufficient  to end this state of pain
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623823 tn?1357416657
It is not allowed to prescribed meds via web sites but as a vitamin I suggest a vitamin B complex along with a higher percentage fatty diet if only allowed to you
we all thank MedHelp
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1379583 tn?1294260171
Thank you again Dr. Chahine.

What vitamins would you recommend?  I appreciate your kindness in  responding to me.

QB
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1379583 tn?1294260171
Thank you, Dr. Chahine, for the response.  I know that many doctors have thought herpes zoster, but have ruled that out.   I will mention it again when I go this week.
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623823 tn?1357416657
sorry for the late answer, but no need for supplementary examinations. your pain is typical dermatomal happening in nerve inflammation in herpes zoster for example and should be treated for months and sometimes years.
minimal doses of carbamazepine controled by a professional help of a doctor are highly suggested
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