61 male prior HBP controlled with meds.
I am one mo Post syncope and collapse that resulted in about 5 minutes of unconsciousness, multiple fractures at C6 and C7, bruising of spinal cord, and some connective tissue damage.
After about 8 hrs in the ED I began to feel a pain in my arms below the elbow and including all of both hands that I had never experienced before. Hypersensitive to the point that having a sheet or a provider’s scrub brush against me felt like a hit from a strong electric fence.
Stayed in ED for another 9 hrs and transferred to a PCU bed. 4 day hospital stay.
I’ve regained significant motor skills and some strength and the nerve pain has improved but is stil significant in left forearm and the 3 smaller fingers.
I’m feeling positive about the progress in OT and will continue to work hard. My major concern is the nerve pain. I’d appreciate hearing of other’s experiences.