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I did have an EMG/nerve conduction study. It showed that I have lost 90% of 3 muscles in my left arm. I am unable to raise my left hand over my head. Extremly weak to the point I am unable to open a new jar lid. I'm losing dexterity in my fingers. It's difficult to get dressed because everything you put on bunches up and my arm won't reach behind me to straighten it out. I drop everything all the time. It's a very frustrating feeling and just want it repaired.
I did have a DEXA bone scan and it was normal. I've never been on steroids and I hope I never have to. When I had the EMG/nerve conduction study, the technician told me they are able to repair nerves by grafting a part of a healthy nerve and cutting the bad nerve open and placing it inbetween and stitch it up. Well ... that sounds dreadful. I'm going to the UCSD doctors and I won't be contacting other doctors at this time. Thank you for your leads in the medical field of Neurology. You have great knowledge, I'm impressed with your information, thank you.
Jessica, I just found out about the thyroid nodule and I'm not sure if I'm going to have time to deal with that prior to the surgery. Is that a mistake on my part? Do they always put you on thyroid meds if you have a benign nodule?
The sized is 1.2cm. I'm experiencing a bit of a raspy voice. I would just say I'm ready to move forward and get beyond this if possible. Surgeons want to know everything about my health. If I tell him I had a biopsy, he may want to wait even longer to do the surgery. If I call an Endocrinologist, how soon will I get an appointment? Thanks for your information Jennifer. That's amazing you physical therapist was able to realign your spine to stop the muscle spasms.
Hugs, Jan
Thank you! I will pursue these resources. I'm on Ilaris for Adult Onset Still's Disease. It all started in 1982. Fortunately, I was working in NYC and my amazing Rheumatologist knew it was not RA and diagnosed it as polyarthritis. I was pain-free after bilateral hip replacements until one needed a revision after 10 years. As the years went by, now and then I had joint pain, needed a replacement in another joint, but no systemic symptoms other than non-negotiable fatigue. Flash forward in 2021, out of nowhere, I was in a raging, all-body flare and fever that led to the AOSD diagnosis, hence the steroids and biologic. They were necessary to stop the intense pain and joint destruction which still resulted in a knee replacement and bent fingers.
I wonder if I should even allow a surgeon in MD to operate on my back. The best appear to be in NYC at HSS. That would entail an incredible cost, and maybe rehab in NYC. All this, and I still have a sense of humor. My creative and logical mind keep me strong and resilient. Hopefully, the Zepbound (I gained 25lbs on steroids and have sleep apnea) will get rid of the weight and
the nerve pain will go away. A girl can hope and dream! No back surgery and the ability to walk more than 15 minutes again is possible, yes? 😊 Thanks for your support and sharing vital resources.