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What Causes The Inability To Move Wrist Or Fingers After A Nerve Test?
Posted on
Sun, 23 Aug 2015
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Sun, 23 Aug 2015
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Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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Question : i ha.d a nerve test and now less than 72 hours i can't move my wrist or straighten my fingers. doc gave cortozone shot but all it did was numb my arms & it was given in left arm. mri, x-rays, and checked my electrolyte levels-showed nothing. started PT much worse pain and mobility after 3 visits. the nerve test was done to see if my neuropathy had worsened. no tramau or injury or change in routine. dx tendentisis. had tendentsis in ankle 3 yrs ago. no problems like this i'm getting worse could nerve test caused this. pcp won't send me to neurologist or rhumetologist. what do i do? i'm out of work ang getting to where i can't function. pain is horrendous.
Brief Answer:
Worsening unlikely related to nerve conduction study.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
If all the tests you had about nerve compression as a possible explanation of your symptoms, including nerve conduction study, then tendinitis, or tendons damage by inflamation and irritation is the most likely diagnosis.
In my opinion, nerve conduction study can aggravate symptoms only for few hours.
Tendinitis is treated initially with avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms,
rest of the injured area, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs or using topical anti-inflammatory gels.
If no improvement, later corticoids and rarely surgery are needed.
You should discuss with a Orthopedic surgeon about your condition.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Worsening unlikely related to nerve conduction study.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
If all the tests you had about nerve compression as a possible explanation of your symptoms, including nerve conduction study, then tendinitis, or tendons damage by inflamation and irritation is the most likely diagnosis.
In my opinion, nerve conduction study can aggravate symptoms only for few hours.
Tendinitis is treated initially with avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms,
rest of the injured area, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs or using topical anti-inflammatory gels.
If no improvement, later corticoids and rarely surgery are needed.
You should discuss with a Orthopedic surgeon about your condition.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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