UncleAl
MuscleHead
- Jun 20, 2012
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I'm updating this thread because my last post may be misleading. As stated, the pain is gone (except if I cough hard), but there is still intermittent numbness & tingling (although less than before) and profound weakness (bench press is literally at 50%). My MD said insurance will not pay for an MRI or EMG until he has followed the less expensive process, which is oral Prednisone, followed by trigger point injections. (They probably figure these injuries are self limiting and will clear up on their own after a few weeks of antinactivity and anti-inflammatories.)
Based on the above, I've stopped the strength related rehab and upper body training, even though the flushing seemed to help, because these would only be countering the meds by causing inflammation. The real answer, of course, is to get a no-shit diagnosis with an MRI and, if necessary, a nerve conduction test, but since I have to jump through hoops first, I'll play the game.
I'll provide further updates in hopes my experience will help someone else with a similar problem. In the meantime, comments are welcome.
Based on the above, I've stopped the strength related rehab and upper body training, even though the flushing seemed to help, because these would only be countering the meds by causing inflammation. The real answer, of course, is to get a no-shit diagnosis with an MRI and, if necessary, a nerve conduction test, but since I have to jump through hoops first, I'll play the game.
I'll provide further updates in hopes my experience will help someone else with a similar problem. In the meantime, comments are welcome.
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