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@ahommer

I have seen 4 primary doctors, spine surgeon, shoulder surgeon, physical medicine, neurologists, knee np,general orthopedics and 2 pain management docs, 5 physical therapists and er docs.
Told possible pinched nevers to 5 pinched nerves. Also degen disc and swollen muscles. I am not allergic to lidocaine or cortisone. I was also offer spinal fusion but I didn't think it was a legit way for surgery. Othe spine doc said surgery won't help and it's not my neck. With no pinched nerve how can it be a nerve.

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@hommer I think you need some more opinions from other spine specialists. It took 6 opinions for me before I found a surgeon who got it right and he was at Mayo. If you have thoracic outlet syndrome, that will complicate diagnosis because of overlapping symptoms. I can answer your questions about cervical fusion because I am a Mayo spine surgery patient, so please ask any questions you have. I had a single level fusion at C5/C6 and had great results. Here is my story:
https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/2019/01/09/using-the-art-of-medicine-to-overcome-fear-of-surgery/