medical frustration

[wavyarms]

During the process of hitting snooze yesterday morning, I rolled over at one point, and then thought, "Hm, that felt funny." I then figured out that something had gotten out of place in my back which made moving my right arm rather painful. The full force of the problem was brought in upon me when I got up to get dressed, which was an extremely frustrating experience. I had problems moving my arm all day, because it would hurt unpredictably (i.e. there was no certain move that would always hurt, and nothing that always wouldn't.) I can best describe it as a shooting ache.

I hoped this would go away last night, but it hasn't, although I think it's better. Is this a pinched nerve? What's going on?

Comments

[samtheeagle.livejournal.com]

At the first sign of something, better to have someone look at it. What you describe isn't a big deal, anything done to/for you now also won't be a big deal, and the kind of care you require is available just about anywhere. But early (even preventative) care may help avoid More Involved Stuff. When things calm down (hah!) go get yourself a chiropractic evaluation, and then afterwards treat yourself to an excellent massage. And some bourbon.

[danger-chick.livejournal.com]

I agree. Get it looked out now. I've had nerve impingement issues for the past few weeks and a doctor today told me that it might take 2-12 months to recover from it.

Humans do all of these weird things, like sleep on their arms, which cause all sorts of nerve problems.