Shoulder surgery #7

You are describing Ulnar nerve pain. Get an EMG to find out where it's starting from.

I had an injury to that part of my elbow. Of course, that was the same injury that caused the rotator cuff tear, so they looked at that first. Date of accident was March...P.T. first for 3 months, not better, surgery on shoulder, more P.T. It was July before they even looked at the elbow...EMG showed almost NO activity in the nerve at that point! Surgery to relocate the subluxating nerve was done in August, then 6 weeks in a cast before more P.T. Residual damage...I have about 28% of the nerve function left. Enough to move the fingers...hardly any grip...cold is read by brain as 'wet'...hot is till hot! Lucky me!

Some have had luck with Lyrica/Gabapentin for nerve pain. Won't hurt to ask about it.

B, glad you got a tad relief from the injections, some is better than nothing. Sorry to read about the additional problems you are having. I have an older sister & she commented to me one morning when we were talking. She said I guess as long as I can feel pain, I am still alive. I told her she had a valid point. Humor can go a long way.

Sounds like you have a good fit with your psychiatrist which is extremely important. You are on a low dose dose of Gabapentin with room for an increase, perhaps the dr will bump it up.

If I read your comment right, you were denied on the Reconsideration? If so, your next step is asking for a hearing before an ALJ. Your attorney should be able to give you a rough idea how long it takes to get a hearing before one. Not uncommon for it to take 18 months to get one. The backlog is incredible & they hear the oldest cases first.

Keep us posted & stay safe.