One of my longer lasting symptoms is right arm pain. It is now starting in the left and the right arm pain is worsening. I am going to call doc, but was wondering if any one had insight at to whether or not it could be MS:
Can it be MS or does the fact that it worsens with use rule out MS?
I know it needs testing to determine cause(s). Just wondering if I start with neuro or go elsewhere.
Thanks
- I have constant pain, usually less in am but gets worse as day goes on
- I gets worse with any use...dishes, cutting, writing, typing, even petting dog.
- I sometimes ask my husband to lightly karate chop it or pull on it to fully extend it - it gives me a momentary break, almost as if nerve signals interrupted for a fleeting few seconds.
- Extends from shoulder to fingers including thumb and pinky. I have major numbness in right arm and hand - don't even feel IV for Tysabri anymore and forget fine motor control. Weird how numb it is, but still painful at same time. Hot and cold are delayed response, and cold is painful.
- Used to feel like a blood pressure cuff was on, but now, just chronic.
- No swelling, injury, or warm areas.
- No bulging discs or structural issues on MRI. Lesions from C2-C6, largest at C6. Lesions on brain as well.
Can it be MS or does the fact that it worsens with use rule out MS?
I know it needs testing to determine cause(s). Just wondering if I start with neuro or go elsewhere.
Thanks
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