Help!!!

[KatGirl2012]

need some help I am having pain all in the upper left side .It is from just beside the spine all the way over to my side.In the front to.I have had 2 ekg's done they where normal I have had blood and urine test done all normal.The Dr. told me he thought it was my Rotator Cuff I had an MRI done and will find out the results this coming week.The pain has gotten worse recently I can't even stand to lay on my back any more where as before it was just my left side I couldn't lay on.The pain in the front is right below where my neck ends on the left side.I have pain in my neck and arm also sometimes the pain is so bad I don't want to use my left arm.There is a lot of popping in my chest and shoulder and it feels like there is something rubbing together.There is burning in my upper back and chest and shoulder.Someone please help I feel like I am going to lose my mind.I have had these pains for 6 years and it is driving me crazy!!I use to carry 50lbs. of Dog Food on my left side and other weights of things on my left side I prefer to carry things on my left side.I use to haul hay and just work through the pain.But it is driving me nuts now it hurts whenever I pick up anything and I love to pick up my nephews and neices.Any Ideas?

[Motowngirl67]

Also I forgot to ask and I'm not sure if you mentioned it but are they giving you anything for pain? Anti inflammatory or pain medication it won't give you any answers but might give you some temporary relief just a thought

[Motowngirl67]

Have you tried putting your arm in a sling and really resting your shoulder try not to use it at all for a few days and see if that helps. Also the ice Pax might help a little bit for temporary relief. Maybe ask your doctor for a TENS unit and see if that will help. I wish you all the luck and I'm sorry you are going through this it really ***** I know especially when you don't have an answer as to why you are feeling the pain you are. I don't know what's worse the pain or not knowing why you're having the pain but they both suck. Hopefully you are feeling a little bit better give it rest and time. Keep us posted as how you're doing

[KatGirl2012]

They didn't have the results of my MRI when I went to the Dr. it is driving me nuts.I just want some answers.He sid if the shoulder mri didn't show anything he would see about getting some imaging done on my neck he doesn't think it is in my spine I ask if I could get some testing done but I don't think he thought I was serious.I just hurt so bad.Can most chiropractors do a spine test or not?I am just freaking out a whole bunch and I hurt so bad.I have been praying and I really feel like it is a physical problem and not a mental one.I don't have health insurance I get free medical care through my indian tribe so its only what my Dr. thinks I need done that I can get done.WHta else could be my problem it is so painful for the last 2 weeks I can't even sleep on my back anymore and I feel like my right shoulder is going to give out on me if I don't figure out something soon,since it is what side I can sleep on.

[Motowngirl67]

I agree with Samantha sounds like a spinal issue.  The MRI they did was in on your shoulder or your whole spine?  I would look up 'dermatome map' on a internet search and see if your pain follows any of the paths that might help answer some questions...  I hope.  I feel bad for you and I am sorry you have this pain.  Pain ***** and it is the worse when you can't just DO what you want when you want like picking up your niece and nephew..  I would defiantly suggest giving that a rest for a bit try not to do much to aggravate the area until you find out what is going on.  Make some ice packs 1/3 rubbing alcohol and 2/3 water - double up in a zip lock bag and they make great gel packs.  Also for heat put some rice in a tube sock and warm in the microwave that works for great moist heat.  Try to alternate 15min ice/15min heat see if that helps try to note which one works best if it is a pinched nerve then Ice will resolve the swelling and ease the pain if it is a muscle issue the the heat will help more than the ice.  Just a few suggestions.  Keep us posted as to the results of your MRI.  I hope you get some answers.

[samantha830]

Have you ever had your neck or back checked in your spine? It sounds like a disc of some sort is out of place or is pinched.