Um...I have a neck fracture....maybe....

[Wahine]

Snap - they changed their minds about the MRI because a CT scan images bone and neural tissue better than an MRI. MRI is better for diagnosing soft tissue lesions including disc and cartilage problems. My guess, and please keep in mind that it is a guess, is that they are looking for a Type 1 Chiari malformation or something similar. These are congenital and are not usually found until later on in life when people are undergoing treatment for something else. If that's what it is it could definitely have a lot to do with the arm problems.

[Running Mommy]

Wahine! You are the WOMAN! Very interesting stuff!
Keep us posted snap. Bummer that it's no longer W/C though.... Not that W/C pays all that well... (I'm a work comp administrator)

[snapdragen]

Everyone has said it is possible that what ever is going on with my neck could be affecting my wrists/arms.

I think the tingling/numbness down both arms is definitely related. I hope everything else is too, so it can get taken care of without me returning to the tenth level of hell known as workers comp.

[mtbdarby]

Good luck with it Snap. I can attest that they are related - after a bike crash last year, 1 PT, 2 ortho surgeons and 1 cortizone injection later I was still hurting. I went to my chiro and he figured it out in about 10 minutes

Guess who I'll start with next time???

[Wahine]

I understand you position Dar. But you just got stuck with a sub-par PT. A decent PT would've figured it out.

As for you Snap - don't even think about going to a chiro!!! A cervical manipulation could cause serious damage in your case.

[snapdragen]

No worries! I do see a chiro regularly, she is also an awesome massage therapist. I'll let her know what's going on, we'll avoid any cervical manipulation. Probably will avoid any manipulation for now, just stick with massage. Although she does wonders for my wrists when they feel all jammed up.

Are there different types of chiropractors? Mine doesn't use one of those strange tables that move, she either uses a regular massage table, or a lower table that is long and flat. She's also not a "bone cracker", she's super gentle, I've never felt hurt after seeing her. (I saw a bone cracker once, never went back ) Besides....she's a fellow LemonDrop aficionado!

[emily_in_nc]

Everyone has said it is possible that what ever is going on with my neck could be affecting my wrists/arms. I think the tingling/numbness down both arms is definitely related.

I definitely agree. My father-in-law had the same type of wrist/arm symptoms and was diagnosed with cervical stenosis. He had surgery last year and is much, much better.

Good luck to you, snap, and keep us posted!

Emily

[Wahine]

No worries! I do see a chiro regularly, she is also an awesome massage therapist. I'll let her know what's going on, we'll avoid any cervical manipulation. Probably will avoid any manipulation for now, just stick with massage. Although she does wonders for my wrists when they feel all jammed up.

Are there different types of chiropractors? Mine doesn't use one of those strange tables that move, she either uses a regular massage table, or a lower table that is long and flat. She's also not a "bone cracker", she's super gentle, I've never felt hurt after seeing her. (I saw a bone cracker once, never went back ) Besides....she's a fellow LemonDrop aficionado!

Well OK then. As long as there is no bone cracking going...... (wahine taps her foot like a overbearing mother). Just don't let me catch you doing any of that snap, crackle and pop stuff.

[HeatherErin]

They do the COOLEST 3-D imaging with the CT scan. At least they did with my elbow scan. Maybe you have that to look forward to?

My fingers are crossed that they figure out what's up.

[ClockworkOrange]

Hi ya Snap

I have not been on here a while, so when I read your recent thread I was really shocked and upset.

All the best with the scans etc that you will have to endure.

I guess you will have to just become a little bit more sedate for a while, just relaxing with a nice large glass of wine more often.

Take it easy.

Sally

[GLC1968]

Holy cow, snap!

I'm just now seeing this, but speedy healing vibes coming your way. I hope that whatever they find and fix also helps your arms/wrists!

[Wahine]

So I know you won't have any new info yet but keep us posted OK. Have fun at your CT scan this AM.

[maillotpois]

Yeah, have fun! It'll be great! They better be nice to you....

[mary9761]

I hope your CT scan went well today. After what I've been through with the lumbar this year, I wouldn't wish any spinal problems on even my worse enemy. (not that I would have before either but I think you understand) Good luck.

[snapdragen]

I survived just fine ladies, thank you.

The only part that I found uncomfortable was laying flat on my back and keeping my arms at my sides!

Now I wait for the doctor's office to call, the tech at the CT center said it would be 3 to 4 days.