Nerve Surgery - Neuropathy Message Board

uk2999 · 04-12-2004, 01:10 AM

So I managed to blow out the nerve going to my Trapezious muscle. This happened about 6 months ago. I ended up waiting 4 to go to the doctor because I was clueless on the damage that was done. It got to the point where I couldnt even pick up a book over my head without straining. Anyway long story short a few MRI's and EMG's later I am haveing a de-compression and a possible nerve graph done on Wednesday. I would like to hear from someone who has been through something similar or knows someone who has. I am really nervous about the surgery as this is my first time to be put under and operated on. Due to the extent of damage EMG tests read 0 activity from the muscle, surgery was my only opition to get it fixed. BTW the EMG tests were not so bad. The pain I felt was uncomfortable and lasted for 10-30secs at a time but was bearable. The first one I has lasted an hour but only 20mins was actual testing.

sublimejg · 04-23-2004, 08:36 AM

Hi there uk
I saw nobody responded to your post since you are so nervous about upcoming surgery i just wanted to wish you well..I have not had surgery yet but am told its coming soon!!! I am like you very nervous and hoping it helps me in the long run!!!
I have had 2 MRI's one for back one for head and neck..
EEg scan..Emg which showed sev nerve damage and mod carpel tunnel..iam having some pretty severe burning/pain i nmy neck and shoulders..My doc said yesterday that i need to have that nerve released..Or something like that.i am not sure yet as to exactally the docs are gonna do.I have an appt in 3 weeks w/orthapedic surg.I wish i had some info for you.I just wanted to let you know your not alone...
I just looked back and saw you probably already had your procedue done..LOL
sorry ..how are you doing since havinf this done??? what exactally did they do??Hope your doin ok by now...
Sublime~~

uk2999 · 05-06-2004, 02:59 PM

Well it was my first time having surgery of any kind. Let me tell you if I didnt have my parents there (Im 26 as well =) ) I would had bolted! haha anyway yes I wont lie it is scarey when it comes time. But rest assured that the doctor's certainly know what they are doing. The worst part of the whole surgery was the 2 hours before it happened, waiting. After it was over I had releatively minor pain but all in all I never even took a pain pill! I was left with a 8 inch incsion on my neck which is healing nicely, and I have full control over my trap muscle again! I am very glad i went through it like you will be after it is over. The worst part is the wait. Good luck there!

dave14 · 04-22-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by uk2999

So I managed to blow out the nerve going to my Trapezious muscle. This happened about 6 months ago. I ended up waiting 4 to go to the doctor because I was clueless on the damage that was done. It got to the point where I couldnt even pick up a book over my head without straining. Anyway long story short a few MRI's and EMG's later I am haveing a de-compression and a possible nerve graph done on Wednesday. I would like to hear from someone who has been through something similar or knows someone who has. I am really nervous about the surgery as this is my first time to be put under and operated on. Due to the extent of damage EMG tests read 0 activity from the muscle, surgery was my only opition to get it fixed. BTW the EMG tests were not so bad. The pain I felt was uncomfortable and lasted for 10-30secs at a time but was bearable. The first one I has lasted an hour but only 20mins was actual testing.

I have damage to my spinal accessory nerve and was told a nerve graph was the only way to get this fixed. You mentioned a "de-compression" which I have not heard of?