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I am going for my first MRI. for BP I have been in Physical therapy for tendentious of my shoulder/upper arm/ and elbow,I have a bone spur and some bursar fluid. and some shreding.on the left side,for the passed few months and not getting any better, in fact now my neck on the left side has developed a swelling that even after I've iced down will not go down it is not hard, it feel's soft,the swelling is quite big, but it starting to get very pain full and bothering me when I bend my neck.My whole left side for years has always felt weak people have always told me maybe I have had a TIA the arm feels heavy, and extremely painful, I can't sleep at night because of the pain, what is the out look?

Welcome Toadey,
A BPI Specialist should be able to tell you the answer to your question. I suggest a thorough consultation with a BPI Specialist. There is a link to the Medical Directory on the Home Page.

Good luck.
Carolyn J
LOBPI/69


Message was edited by: Carolyn J

Welcome to the boards.

Definitely check out the BPI specialist board as Carolyn mentioned. As we all know the pain can be unbearable sometimes. It seems as if (from most of our friends on the boards) that prescription drugs do not take care of the severe pain. Physical therapy etc. seems to help the most. I hope you get a good report from your doctor. If not, remember a second opinion is always a great idea. Best of luck to you and keep us posted.