Pinched Nerve Neck

[KristenLe 5,979]

So as I wait patiently for my pre-op testing to be ordered and surgery scheduled - I end up with a pinched nerve in my neck (have disc disease). I am being referred to a Spine Specialist and put on neurontin in the meantime. If this screws up the timing of my WLS - I'm going to be apeshit! :-(

[Christinamo7 4,042]

oh I hope it heals up quickly! I get a pinched nerve down low in my back (old injury) and get pain down my leg. I find epsom salts baths to be very helpful, does that help you at all?

[KristenLe 5,979]

I haven't tried. This is affecting my left arm...fingers numb, pain from neck thru shoulder, elbow and fingers. Just called Spine specialist and they're booking out into September (when I'm supposed to be scheduled for WLS). I'm hoping I can find away to be seen sooner.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

keep us posted, but do give the epsom salts baths a try. the heat as well as the Water helps me. I do yoga too when I get my pinched nerve but since yours is somewhere else, I don't know what poses might help you.

I can sympathize though! it is a pain like no other.

[KristenLe 5,979]

Thank you @@Christinamo7