[il-talk] Went for a test and...

[Lin H.]

Thanks Glenn!  Going tomorrow to consult with Ortho Doc!        Sincerely, 
Linda

-----Original Message----- 
From: Glenn
Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 1:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [il-talk] Went for a test and...

I hope it works out well, Linda. Consider asking your doctor about 
alternative treatments or a second opinion if you feel there might be a 
better choice, I'm sure you will make the best choice.
Glenn III

"Lin H." <iwannacu2 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>Hello all!      Well, today I went for and EMG/NiSN test and found out that 
>I have Ulnar Neuropathy!  I’ve been having numbness in my left arm, going 
>down from my elbow to my last 3 fingers more often, especially during the 
>night if I’m putting any pressure on my left elbow for to long.  My Doctor 
>wants me to consult with an Orthopedic Surgeon!  I really don’t want to 
>have surgery, cause I need to take care of my husband.  I have to be able 
>to transfer him 3 nights a week into bed with his slide board, which I am 
>able to do now.  But if I have this Surgergical Decompression that they 
>suggest, I ‘all have to heal and have physical Therapy after and 
>everything!  Plus, I’ve heard that some Surgery's like this aren’t always 
>successful.  Then my arm will be worse!  Thank Goodness it’s my left arm, 
>because I hope I don’t ever have to give up Braille!    My My fingers are 
>not numb all the time, but if I sleep with my left arm crossed on top of my 
>right, that’s when I’ll feel numb when I wake up!      I ‘ll have discuss 
>it with the Doctor, to see if It’s really necessary!    Sincerely, Linda
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