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pinch nerve on my left side

ray2600
ray2600
I have had this pain which can run from the neck area to my left arm inside.it is worst in the morning .
i think this happened when i was helping a friend move his apt .

they i mean the morons at my HMO doctor have taken the xrays and waiting for MRI approval
so far the doc has orescribed me tylenol with codeine.
i have tried putting ice packs .

i need help and any advice

thanks

ray
los angeles
billwfriend
billwfriend
I think pinched nerves suck! Hope when you need to move that friend helps you too! Feel better soon! Dont know how pain meds work on pinched nerves!
jancam
jancam
When did this occur?
( when did you help your friend move?)

Sounds like your Dr.s doing what needs doing.
( I'm assuming the pinched nerve is thought to be in your neck?)

Is the ice helpful at all?
jasmine0523
jasmine0523
Did doc give you an antiinflammatory med? Not much else you can do unless you tore something. If ice doesn't work try heat. Sorry you are in so much pain.
Hugggss Jasmine
AngelnPain
AngelnPain
Ray I hope you feel better soon. Sending prayers your way.
ray2600
ray2600
Oh my God you guys are so kind and sweet ,This happened on jan 6 .the pain started on jan 7 i have tried tylenol with codeine.i am suppose to go for MRI since i also have A FIB and i am on blood thinners i am xtra cautious in what i am taking .

thanks again

ray
los angeles
jancam
jancam
I wouldn't panic yet.
It's early days, as injuries go.
There's a chance it could still heal naturally if it's from inflammation.
Or.. even if some muscles are pulling your spine a little out of whack.

An MRI will tell more than X-ray
Good luck
jc
Aronia
Aronia
I am so sorry this happened!
My injury was resolved after 2 months of muscle relaxants, physical therapy and ice. I chose not to get an MRI because i do not have any obvious issues on the xray and i was not willing to have surgery either, unless PT was not effective.
Sometimes PT alone can place things back together and let it heal.
I hope there is nothing seriouslt wrong.
Best of luck
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