Off-Topic, but help would be appreciated if available...
I've been having over the past six weeks now pain and other problems with my left forearm, wrist and hand. I wish I could say it was due to some wicked cool injury sustained due to installing some gnarly piece of equipment on my truck, but it isn't. Something is affecting the ulnar nerve (outside of arm, to small finger and half of ring finger) that is causing burning, stabbing, burning/stabbing, stabbing/freezing type sensations along with a constant tingling (like when an arm falls asleep) sensation. I've also had severe pain with it all that only one pill, Neurontin, will help.
Well, to really get to the point since I'm seeing an orthopaedic doctor on Tuesday I suspect he'll be recommending that I go through physical therapy to "give it a shot." What I'd like to know if any local Tucson TS'er that has undergone physical therapy for a hand or arm injury can recommend a great place. If it helps, my insurance company is United Healthcare.
I went to a PT in the Phoenix area that does almost all of the AZ Diamondbacks rehab work and had a great experience. His name is Derek Steveson and the firm's name is Functional Performance Center (480-968-2020). Since the D'backs train in Tucson, he might have an office there or may know someone he can refer you to. He is very thorough, has a great staff, and it was always interesting to see and sometimes meet major league players coming in each day for therapy. Derek goes all around the country to lecture doctors and other physical therapists on techniques and other related topics so there is a good chance he would know someone there. If not, I would go to the U of A sports department and ask who they would recommend. Good luck with that arm.
Just curious---Where do you rest your arm when you're driving?
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I went to a PT in the Phoenix area that does almost all of the AZ Diamondbacks rehab work and had a great experience. His name is Derek Steveson and the firm's name is Functional Performance Center (480-968-2020). Since the D'backs train in Tucson, he might have an office there or may know someone he can refer you to. He is very thorough, has a great staff, and it was always interesting to see and sometimes meet major league players coming in each day for therapy. Derek goes all around the country to lecture doctors and other physical therapists on techniques and other related topics so there is a good chance he would know someone there. If not, I would go to the U of A sports department and ask who they would recommend. Good luck with that arm.
Just curious---Where do you rest your arm when you're driving?
Thanks for the recommendations and help.
I rest it on the door rest when not using it, which with the pain gradually getting worse and worse on a weekly basis seems to be more and more. I'm not trying to complain, just trying to be as prepared as I can be for when I need therapy. It is inevitable, either before or after surgery or both. I've gone to a HealthSouth place not too far away, but it was too big and a bit impersonal. I'd like a smaller, more private, practice that works closer with you.
I let my medical license expire, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's a spinal problem. I swore I had a pinched nerve in my hip this year and it turned out to be a pinched nerve in my lower back. I get some relief using Diclofenac Sodium 50mg (75mg when the ache get severe). The good part is they only cost around $.17 each at Costco by prescription. Surgery will be my last resort but I can play golf again
I let my medical license expire, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's a spinal problem. I swore I had a pinched nerve in my hip this year and it turned out to be a pinched nerve in my lower back. I get some relief using Diclofenac Sodium 50mg (75mg when the ache get severe). The good part is they only cost around $.17 each at Costco by prescription. Surgery will be my last resort but I can play golf again
I figure that if I can stand the pain long enough to get through a round of golf, and as long as it doesn't interfere with my game, I'm happy.
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After my Dad's six artery bypass back in 1996 his cardiologist told him he would be back to playing golf in no time. Well, almost ten years later and he still hasn't picked up a club. He hadn't picked up a club before his operation. :-D
It has now been about four months since it all started, and they (therapist, second orthopedic doctor - the one I like, etc.) believe it is cubital tunnel syndrome or ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. Funny thing is though all of the symptoms started after a lipoma (benign fatty tumor, usually) near my wrist changed. Now, I'm truly having RSI/RMI type symptoms from overuse in my right arm. That is tolerable and manageable at this time, so I'm not concerned with it.
My current treatment plan (as prescribed by self, therapist and doctor) that seems to be helping includes bracing the elbow during the day and at night, and adding a wrist brace at night. For medications I'm on a B complex (B6 & B12 w/ vitamin C) vitamin and a multivitamin w/ Licotein and Lycopene. For inflamation of the nerve I'm taking over-the-counter anti-inflamatories that I can tolerate, which is pretty much Aspirin and Naproxen.
Any suggestions from anyone who's been through what I'm going through, or a similar nerve injury or trauma? Thanks for everyone's help and responses.
Off-Topic, but help would be appreciated if available...
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