shoulder pain

[claw1970]

I have had pain in my shoulder for the past month.  It hurts more when I sit, use the computer or stand still for long periods.  It feels like a knife in my shoulder and it travels down my arm.  I also get tingling from time to time.  The pain is so severe at times that it takes my breath away.  I have been going to physio for 3 weeks with little help and now I will start accupuncture.  What can I do?  We are going on a road trip in a week and sitting in the car is very uncomfortable.  Help

[Mollyrae]

I have had the same problem. I saw my Doctor last week and had a CT Scan. It was discovered that I need yet another surgery on my Cervical Spine. I have Discs that the Doctors have been watching and lateky, they have become herniated.

I see the Surgeon in August. Yes, they are backed up I guess. I wouold strongly advise you to see your Doctor and possibly ask for either an x-ray or MRI. I am not a candidate for an MRI since I have metal in the back.

Good luck,
Mollyrae

[namnam46]

Hi Claw,

First let me welcome you to the Pain Management Forum and tell you that we are glad that you have found this Forum. I need to be sure that you understand that there are NO Doctors on this Forum. We are ALL CP (Chronic Pain) Patients that help each other with the different experiences that we have had.

I'm so sorry for what youare having to go thru with your pain. Have you had an injury or accident of any type to your shoulder or back or neck?

I was wondering have you had any X-rays or MRI's done to rule out Arthritis?  Whether in your shoulder or in your back, neck, etc. Any of these could be causing this. Have you had an MRI done to see what's going on? You need to check out everything so you can get to the root of the problem.

Did this start suddenly?  Or could it have been starting slowly over a period of time? Have you ruled out any type of carpal tunnel problems with your nerves?

I hope that you can get the answers that you need. You need to find out what it is so that you can get the proper treatment. I wish you the very best!!

Please keep us updated on what  you find out. Please know that we are here for you. Good Luck....Sherry