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

[Charlene Elder]

Hope you can get some help from a good orthopedic surgeon.  I have 
confidence yoou will make a good decision. God bless.
Charlene Elder


-----Original Message----- 
From: Lin H.
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:26 PM
To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
Subject: [il-talk] Went for a test and...

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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