Question:
I went to the ER because I was concerned about chest pain on the left
side, with aching/tingling all the way down to my left hand. After
checking my heart, the dr. said it could be a pinched nerve. I then
realized that the mammogram I had the day before might have caused it
(the procedure did sorta hurt-- "pinched") I am now taking Motrin to
relieve the ache, and will follow up with my GP.
I guess I'm wondering if a pinched nerve heals itself. And if it's
possible these symptoms could be anything else. I think I'd prefer a
pulled muscle, pinched nerve sounds more long-term!
I recently completed a lot of therapy/procedures for lifelong back
pain, and don't want to start worrying about my arm.
Answer:
had Dr's not thinking anything was really wrong (pinched nerve)i was
an athlete before the injury so maybe I didn't look injured and was a
good little patient. A year and a half later they did an EMG that
showed how much nerve damage there was and operated within the week.
If whatever is pinching the nerve isn't fixed within a year the damage
could be permanent. within the yr is important. I only reciently was
told during the last one that EMGs only show perminent nerve damage. I
lost almost everything within a year but would have gladly traded that
to not have this blinding burning pain I have now. Your the one who
will have to live with this. don't let this happen to you. press them
to get MRI and EMG early
