MariannNOVA Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 This is NOT a flu shot or vaccination thread. Good, that is out of the way. DH received an intramuscular injection two weeks ago at his office (don't.get.me.started.:glare:). We are talking about a man who was doing P90X2 prior to receiving this injection -- that very morning as a matter of fact. The evening of the injection, he commented that he felt like he had a pinched nerve in his neck, shoulder, his neck AND shoulder -- the pain has not lessened. On a scale of 1 to 10, he would say that at times it is a 10 and he is physically nauseous from the pain. His range of motion is greatly limited. An association at his office commented that the injection may have 'hit' a nerve. After reading up on that, I tend to agree. QUESTION: What kind of doctor should he see? A pain specialist? One site we googled suggested seeing a malpractice attorney - which I would laugh at, except that there has been no improvement in two weeks and the pain IS wearing him down. He is able only to sit with a heating pad on his neck and shoulder at night as he is exhausted from functioning with the pain all day. What say ye, Hive? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ewww. Pain specialists usually have a lengthy waiting time to get into. Ime, anyways. I'd start w/your family Dr, and get a referral, go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ewww. Pain specialists usually have a lengthy waiting time to get into. Ime, anyways. I'd start w/your family Dr, and get a referral, go from there. He will have to suffer till the 28th of November (I am sure that DD31 will have suggestions as to what he can do in the meantime) -- I just got him an appointment with dd31's pain specialist. My concern with going to our family prax is that they will get him in someplace quickly, but dd's MD is one of the best and a known quantity for us. So, he will have to bite the bullet till then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 This is NOT a flu shot or vaccination thread. Good, that is out of the way. DH received an intramuscular injection two weeks ago at his office (don't.get.me.started.:glare:). We are talking about a man who was doing P90X2 prior to receiving this injection -- that very morning as a matter of fact. The evening of the injection, he commented that he felt like he had a pinched nerve in his neck, shoulder, his neck AND shoulder -- the pain has not lessened. On a scale of 1 to 10, he would say that at times it is a 10 and he is physically nauseous from the pain. His range of motion is greatly limited. An association at his office commented that the injection may have 'hit' a nerve. After reading up on that, I tend to agree. QUESTION: What kind of doctor should he see? A pain specialist? One site we googled suggested seeing a malpractice attorney - which I would laugh at, except that there has been no improvement in two weeks and the pain IS wearing him down. He is able only to sit with a heating pad on his neck and shoulder at night as he is exhausted from functioning with the pain all day. What say ye, Hive? TIA I recommend the following: Ibuprofin around the clock to reduce inflammation. Ice packs 20 minutes out of every hr. when not attempting to sleep (frozen peas or corn with a lightweight towel or muslin cloth laid between the skin and "ice" so that the skin does not get overcome with severe cold). When not icing, wear an icy hot patch on the site. Massage therapy and a lot of it! Most docs will prescribe pain med but really have no treatment plan for nerve damage. Inflammation which reduces blood flow is keeping the nerve from healing. After massage therapy, if he doesn't get enough relief, neurologist that specializes in nerve damage. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'd still take him to the family Dr in the meantime. For one, it documents the situation. Two, they may be able to help w/pain management in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I recommend the following: Ibuprofin around the clock to reduce inflammation. Doing that. Ice packs 20 minutes out of every hr. when not attempting to sleep (frozen peas or corn with a lightweight towel or muslin cloth laid between the skin and "ice" so that the skin does not get overcome with severe cold). Thanks - we will switch from heat to ice. When not icing, wear an icy hot patch on the site. OK - we can do that. Massage therapy and a lot of it! Most docs will prescribe pain med but really have no treatment plan for nerve damage. Inflammation which reduces blood flow is keeping the nerve from healing. We can do that. After massage therapy, if he doesn't get enough relief, neurologist that specializes in nerve damage. That's who he sees on the 28th of november. Faith Thank you -- some stuff that we had not been doing and we will start tonight.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'd still take him to the family Dr in the meantime. For one, it documents the situation. Two, they may be able to help w/pain management in the meantime. Good thinking -- I'll see if he can get in this evening OR he can walk in tomorrow morning since he is a patient already. Thx -- how is your cough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 It usually takes two weeks for that to feel better. But he should make a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Good thinking -- I'll see if he can get in this evening OR he can walk in tomorrow morning since he is a patient already. Thx -- how is your cough? Still going strong. Hasn't broken my water yet, though :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Still going strong. Hasn't broken my water yet, though :glare: I think THAT sac of water is so strong, we have NO idea! :glare: Did you see THAT episode of Seinfeld, when Kramer 'invents' the balloon that will contain an oil spill and he drops a 'test' balloon out the window of a very.tall.building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I think THAT sac of water is so strong, we have NO idea! :glare: Wolf says its industrial strength :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'd see a neurologist. Most of the time it resolves on its own, but sometimes the nerve damage is permanent. I'm not sure what the best treatment is, but I think the outcome is better the sooner treatment is started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 This is what I was jumping in to say: ice packs and anti-inflammatories. And rest until the nerve heals. I remember a nurse telling me once it just takes time? It is a bummer. :glare: I recommend the following: Ibuprofin around the clock to reduce inflammation. Ice packs 20 minutes out of every hr. when not attempting to sleep (frozen peas or corn with a lightweight towel or muslin cloth laid between the skin and "ice" so that the skin does not get overcome with severe cold). When not icing, wear an icy hot patch on the site. Massage therapy and a lot of it! Most docs will prescribe pain med but really have no treatment plan for nerve damage. Inflammation which reduces blood flow is keeping the nerve from healing. After massage therapy, if he doesn't get enough relief, neurologist that specializes in nerve damage. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thank you to everyone -- we are going to follow Faith's and everyone else's common sense ideas. And I appreciate the time frame posts and that helps me encourage him to be patient. DH has an appointment with the Osteopath for OMT next Friday. and he sees the neurologist/pain specialist on Monday, 11/28. Who knows? Maybe he will have significant relief before the 28th and we can cancel that appointment. Thanks again!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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