Physio appointment, swings and roundabouts

Slosh

Well the good news is that I am getting back more flexibility in my neck. However as I thought the reduced movement in my left shoulder and muscle weakness in my left arm and hand is making a return. He gave me some exercises to do to try and remedy the situation and will check again on my next appointment. He thinks that the likeliest cause is that as I am getting back more movement in my neck so the OA in my neck has started to put more pressure on my spinal cord again. He also told me that if it gets significantly worse before my next hospital appointment then I need to contact them. All a bit worrying again. Fingers crossed the exercises help and it doesn't get worse. I must admit the whole spinal cord thing is a bit frightening.

dreamdaisy

Of course it is and no wonder. All we can do is our best to make things as good as possible; some guarantees would be appreciated but the 'wonderful' world of arthritis does not offer that possibility. It's not easy. Grrrrrrr. DD

stickywicket

I can only echo what DD has said. Yes, spinal areas must be scary. At least you have a plan (exercises) and a Plan B (get back to them). I hope the exercises work.

Slosh

Thank you both.