So, I broke down and went to the doctor today. I am not a doctor going man because everytime I go to one it is never good news. Well, today was no exception.
Back in January I was helping a friend move. I injured my shoulder and went to the doctor. He gave me some stratches to do and thought it might be a pinched nerve or torn Rotator Cuff. I blew it off and went about my business.
Last week the pain increased and I began to have numbness on the left side of my left arm! included was my ring and pinky finger. So I went to the doctor again today and he is sending me to a shoulder specialist next week. As for the numbness, he says it is ulnar neuropathy! If it gets worse or the arm gets weak I need to get in immediately as it will then be very serious.
This is a hard thing to deal with right now because I am still taking care of my dad! Not sure what to do at this point. I guess what I am saying is, although this is not life threatening it will really hurt me for a while. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I need my arm. Without it, I am in trouble.
Love to all,
Tom
Back in January I was helping a friend move. I injured my shoulder and went to the doctor. He gave me some stratches to do and thought it might be a pinched nerve or torn Rotator Cuff. I blew it off and went about my business.
Last week the pain increased and I began to have numbness on the left side of my left arm! included was my ring and pinky finger. So I went to the doctor again today and he is sending me to a shoulder specialist next week. As for the numbness, he says it is ulnar neuropathy! If it gets worse or the arm gets weak I need to get in immediately as it will then be very serious.
This is a hard thing to deal with right now because I am still taking care of my dad! Not sure what to do at this point. I guess what I am saying is, although this is not life threatening it will really hurt me for a while. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I need my arm. Without it, I am in trouble.
Love to all,
Tom
