Nerve block
Nerve block
Hi. I'm new here. First EMG is scheduled Wed. Apr. 10. I had shoulder surgery with block of BP. Hand is still numb after 10 days, and I can't curl my thumb & index finger, can't grip anything. I feel warm and cool on the skin and get weird pulsing or crawling sensations, pressure but no pain. Anyone have same problem due to nerve block? Is there hope I'll get my hand back? I really am scared out of my wits.
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jennyb
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- Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:24 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: January 1980 Yamaha RD200 vs 16 wheeler truck, result, 1 totally paralysed right arm. I was 21, now 54. I had no surgery, I don't regret this. Decided to totally ignore limitations (easily done aged 21) adapted very quickly to one handed life, got married, had 3 kids, worked- the effect of the injury on my life (once the pain stopped being constant) was minimal and now, aged 54, I very rarely even think of it, unless I bash it or it gets cold, then I wish I'd had it amputated :) Except for a steering knob on my car, I have no adaptations to help with life, mainly because I honestly don't think of myself as disabled and the only thing I can't do is peel potatoes, which is definitely a good thing.
Re: Nerve block
Hi there, sorry to hear of your experience. I'm an adult with a tbpi who usually posts on the other message board. I'm not sure whether you're worried that the nerve block itself has caused the problem, or whether the surgery was responsible, either way, the EMG should help with a diagnosis. The crawly feeling under your skin is called formication, and it's generally regarded as a good sign of reinnervation, as is the fact that you can already feel hot and cold. It's great that you are getting help for this so soon. I've cut and pasted your question on the message board for Traumatic bpi, because that's where most of the adults here post and read, others may have valuable input for you. Please let us know what happens after the EMG, and how you get on, and don't worry too much....i know it's very frightening to go through this, but there are people here who can support you and you are getting the right help. Take care and good luck!! :0)
