Pinched Nerve or Something Else? - Neuromuscular Diseases Message Board

noodles886 · 04-04-2008, 09:42 AM

I've written here before but have gotten no responses so I'm trying again. I have been having pains in my neck (think it's from being on computer too much) plus burning sensations in my arms, neck, across shoulders, and sometimes chest. My doctor did an EKG which was normal and said I have a pinched nerve in neck plus slight carpal tunnel in one hand/arm. Some days I have no pain/burning at all and other days I'm in agony. I find it's much worse when I'm sleeping. It will wake me up.......I feel like I'm burning bad and have to throw the covers off. I'm not sweating...dry to touch....just real hot. Does this sound like a pinched nerve? My doctor gave me some neck exercises to do and the pain is better but I still have the burning sensations.

rayefaye · 04-05-2008, 09:28 AM

Hi Noodles, have you been checked out by a neurologist for this? Have you had any MRI's taken of your neck and spine area? I have a pinched nerve in my neck and when I turn a certain way it causes me a great deal of pain and sometimes numbness. The symptoms you are describing sound a little more serious than just a pinched nerve, maybe you should get a second opinion and have some MRI's run. You could be having some kind of spinal issue or cervical disc problem that is pressing down on a nerve.

noodles886 · 04-05-2008, 06:26 PM

My doctor said if the exercises didn't help, he'd want me to have an MRI. What's weird about this whole situation is that I can go for a few days with no discomfort and then it hits again. Yesterday, I was very uncomfortable and today I'm fine. I'm also diabetic so I thought maybe I had neuropathy but my doctor said that usually starts in the feet. My feet are fine except for a little numbness occasionally in a couple of toes. I had my circulation tested in my feet a few months ago and it was fine. I'm also monitoring what I eat to see if that sets off the burning feeling. I want to see if when I eat too many carbs/sugar, I get the discomfort.

TEdds83 · 04-16-2008, 10:14 AM

Noodles, hi! I have the same problem you do. It really freaks me out. I have a burning sensation in my neck area and across my upper back and shoulders. It comes in waves sometimes. One time I went to the ER for it and they didn't do a darn thing. Just said I had a panic attack. I have an appt. with a neurologist on May 7th. Took 6 weeks to get in. Finally!! I will be able to be seen. It's so frustrating. I have muscle twitches all over the place too. Since last summer. Doc has run tons of blood tests and everything it normal. I do have hypothyroidsm but that is at a perfect level so they have ruled that out. I just don't know. I am afraid I am some freakish neuroligic disease. I am really scared to find out. But I think its best to hit it head on. You may want to get seen just to rule out anything and find the best solution to your discomfort as well. I am 43 and I believe I am in perimenopause so I am thinking some of my symptoms might be from that. I dont' know... it's all a mystery. Good luck to you! I am here if you wanna talk.
Tammy

footsiedee · 05-18-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by noodles886

I've written here before but have gotten no responses so I'm trying again. I have been having pains in my neck (think it's from being on computer too much) plus burning sensations in my arms, neck, across shoulders, and sometimes chest. My doctor did an EKG which was normal and said I have a pinched nerve in neck plus slight carpal tunnel in one hand/arm. Some days I have no pain/burning at all and other days I'm in agony. I find it's much worse when I'm sleeping. It will wake me up.......I feel like I'm burning bad and have to throw the covers off. I'm not sweating...dry to touch....just real hot. Does this sound like a pinched nerve? My doctor gave me some neck exercises to do and the pain is better but I still have the burning sensations.

hi noodles, has your doctor xray'd your neck? i had a kink one day that lasted weeks, physio said 'pinched nerve' but finally an xray said 'arthritis' in neck.