Hi Mllyster,

Sorry to hear about your problems- yikes!
I am not a doctor...
Have you seen a neurologist? Seems like it might be nerve pain. Maybe an orthorpedic doctor? I'm guessing that you have seen one or the other already, but asking just in case.

I have a bone spur at C7, which is just above the spot you mention (c6 T5). It causes tingling -- not quite pain-- in my left arm, hand, fingers. Only the left arm.

I did neck physical therapy, and it really helped the tingling in my hand and arm! They taught me stretches, good posture, work station set-up, and other stuff. The tingling comes back when I am not "good", but goes away when I am compliant.

Maybe one of your nerves got aggravated from the infection or surgery? Physical therapy might help.

I have done a lot of PT. I have found that I have to be really "obedient." I have to do everything they say-- or as close as I can get-- but the results have been wonderful. I have had to be patient, too, because the results for some body parts have taken a while, like months for my shoulder.

I hope you get some answers and you feel improvement soon! And my sincere sympathy about your situation.