"it isn't neuropathy associated with the cervical spine - my rheumatologist has confirmed that it seems to be an interruption to the signal between my brain and fingers"
All the nerves from the brain run through the cervical spine, and when there is interruption there, it causes the neuropathy. Here, some do a needle EMG to diagnose the challenge and degree. It is a tricky thing as you think it is fine and then drop things. Symptoms vary with the area where the constriction is, as they all run through the Atlas, and then "fan off" from there to different areas, via each vertebrae. My guess would be that you have constriction in the area of C5-6. At least know that there are things that can be done to at least control and often improve it. Sometimes MD's or neurologists aren't as helpful as others that they can refer you to. They often diagnose but aren't proactive in getting you to people who can improve it. It is frustrating, but not terribly painful (though other areas can be). If you accept it that is fine, but it tends to degenerate without attention and modalities to control or improve it, which are possible. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
