Physio Appointment Done

@flapiz (23272)

United Kingdom

March 1, 2023 5:55am CST

I saw a free physio today for my ever painful neck and pins and needles in my arms. Unfortunately, we are still baffled what is the root of the problem and today he suggested it could be carpal tunnel syndrome. Now he wants me to buy a splint for my wrist and sleep with it on. He could be right, but this does not explain my neck pain at all. I am really frustrated. But I will try this and see as I would do anything to get rid of this constant pain. On the upside I am now on my way to eat with my friend today to make the most of my day off. This might cheer me up.

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@DaddyEvil (147779)

• United States

1 Mar 23

The splint on your wrist will help with the wrist pain... I've never heard of the same type of pain radiating up someone's neck, though. Have a good lunch with your friend.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

1 Mar 23

Yeah the first physio said it was my C7 spine which then radiates to the arms and hand. But my MRI was not showing anything so this new physio is I think moving away from the neck and focusing on the hand. It may be 2 separate issues for all I know.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

1 Mar 23

@DaddyEvil Yeah I know way too many nurses who has had it. Any surgery is scary to me.

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@DaddyEvil (147779)

• United States

1 Mar 23

@flapiz I had carpal tunnel surgery. It's not fun and recovery isn't fun and you still have pain even after it's fixed.

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@LadyDuck (474042)

• Italy

1 Mar 23

I fully agree with you, this does not explain the pain in your neck. The carpal tunnel causes numbness and tingling in the hand and arm. I am sure that the carpal tunnel is not your problem. Did someone check your cervical spine?

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

1 Mar 23

I had MRI to my cervical spine which didn't show anything sinister. But he could be right about treating these two issues separately. I just wish there was a more definitive test for what I'm feeling at the moment.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

2 Mar 23

@LadyDuck Exactly I really feel like the MRI is a hoax after the experience. What sort of pain does your husband have?

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@LadyDuck (474042)

• Italy

2 Mar 23

@flapiz - My husband also has pain and the MRI showed no problems. I start to wonder how good those tests are.

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@JudyEv (353035)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Mar 23

Constant pain is very difficult to deal with. I hope you can find something that will not only alleviate but also cure the pain.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

1 Mar 23

That's what I am praying for. I want to nip it in the bud.

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@Teekaaa (11580)

• India

2 Mar 23

Hope that helps & provides you with some relief & comfort. Glad you had good time with your friends. :)

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

2 Mar 23

Thank you Twinkle I slept with a splint and it does feel a bit better and I slept well too. Had a very good day with my friend as well. We ate a lot.

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@Teekaaa (11580)

• India

2 Mar 23

@flapiz you're welcome. I'm glad that you feel better and slept well. Stay happy & blessed. Take care.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

2 Mar 23

@Teekaaa Thank you. I am hoping it continues to work. Have a blessed day too.

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@MarieCoyle (43691)

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2 Mar 23

It really does sound like you could very well have a pinched nerve in your neck. That happened to me once--I couldn't even move my head without crying, it was terrible. If you don't get any satisfaction, try another doctor. Yes, it could be carpal tunnel, but with the neck hurting like that, it sounds like more.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

2 Mar 23

In all fairness the splint helped me with the hand problems and made me sleep like a child. But I do believe there is an issue with my neck and shoulders too. How did you cure yours?

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

2 Mar 23

@MarieCoyle They did an MRI on me and they couldn't find anything sinister I wonder if they are looking at the wrong spot. I am glad you are well now. It isn't easy.

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@MarieCoyle (43691)

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2 Mar 23

@flapiz One of the vertebrae in my neck was messed up, so they said, and it was removed. I don't miss it, nor the pain it caused, either. My neck pain was horrible. It was hard to function, and I do have to say recovery was very fast.

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@Beestring (15341)

• Hong Kong

1 Mar 23

Hope you can find out the root of the problem and get rid of the pain soon.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

1 Mar 23

I think I may need to go to the Philippines to have this diagnosed properly.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

1 Mar 23

@Beestring This is the 4th opinion really. We are getting nowhere. I am awaiting their spinal team to contact me.

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@Beestring (15341)

• Hong Kong

1 Mar 23

@flapiz Cannot seek a second opinion in UK?

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@popciclecold (39943)

• United States

1 Mar 23

Hope you find out what out what the problem is. Have a great day.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

1 Mar 23

Thank you. I hope so too as I have been suffering with this for a long time.

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@Icydoll (36713)

• India

1 Mar 23

Hope it works for you and give you relief. I have heard about carpel tunnel syndrome. Do you have tingling sensation too ?.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

1 Mar 23

Yes all the time on my hands.

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@Nakitakona (56469)

• Philippines

28 Mar 23

What is physio? Just asking for I am not aware of it.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

28 Mar 23

Physiotherapist helps solve motion issues.

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@flapiz (23272)

• United Kingdom

28 Mar 23

@Nakitakona Oh it is quite common in the UK. Where is there?

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@Nakitakona (56469)

• Philippines

28 Mar 23

@flapiz This is the first time I heard this medical practitioner.

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