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Posted 8/12/2016 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
Now I know carpal/cubital tunnel (like) symptoms are part of lyme. My hands feel like my nerves are on the outside of my skin. Tingly, burning, numb and very painful. Typing on the phone or tablet seems to exacerbate the pain. At its worst, the pain radiates up my elbow and into my shoulder and neck. I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this pain and if any treatment protocol has helped? Can Lyme alone cause such debilitating musculoskeletal pain? I had hopes of antibiotics helping but there has been zero improvement. Im afraid of permanent nerve damage if I cant resolve this problem. Aside from neck/back/shoulder issued, hand nerve pain is one of my main problems but I feel like its all connected.

I will be asking my Dr. to explore the possibility of Thoracic outlet syndrome. Im certain I have TOS

Neck MRI- normal
EMG/nerve conduction- normal
Posted 8/12/2016 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
I had this bad for years. Its gone now, but I can make it temporarily come back from acustic guitar string picking.

I treated it before ABX, with triggerpoint release, massage and wearing wrist splints at noght. They (hand therapy place) did ultra sound on wrists/forarms too. I bought one for 100 online.

Did and still do work on shoulders, neck, its a long project.

Now even better after ABX, but I think there is scar tissue preventing 100% healing. No more tingling or shocks, but tendons feel crampy after playing guitar or from extensive mechanical work, typing ect.

I used arnica montana gel too, plus MSM cream.

Post Edited (astroman) : 8/12/2016 11:37:49 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/12/2016 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
I've had significant improvement from my carpal tunnel issues with treatments and detoxing. The other thing is that Lyme attacks and destroys the myelin sheath - the protective covering of the nerves. You may need to add in specific support for myelin sheath repair like lion's mane.

Plus the trigger point release for the neck, upper back and shoulder area has helped tremendously with my arm/hands issues.

Until you can get further into all of that though, I would suggest trying heat or ice on your neck/upper back where inflammation and tight muscles that Lyme and company can bring on can create even more issues with the arms and hands. You will find that when it's inflammation bringing on the most of the pain/numbness, ice will work best. If it's tight muscles and tendons, heat will be what brings some relief.
Posted 8/12/2016 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
I have exactly the same symptoms. I found out I have Lyme two weeks ago and the antibiotics are not helping. Don't know what to do.
Posted 8/13/2016 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
The olympics have inspired me to start swimming. I need to get my blood flowing. Maybe it'll help with nerve pain.
Posted 8/13/2016 6:03 PM (GMT 0)

LIZNYC said...
I have exactly the same symptoms. I found out I have Lyme two weeks ago and the antibiotics are not helping. Don't know what to do.

Have you been on antibiotics for just two weeks? If so, that is not long enough for most of us to feel an improvement.

Hang in there...

Are you detoxing?
Posted 8/13/2016 6:07 PM (GMT 0)

AzerilA said...
The olympics have inspired me to start swimming. I need to get my blood flowing. Maybe it'll help with nerve pain.

I usually do feel better when I exercise and get the blood moving.

Nerves do need a healthy blood supply.
I found this article:

www.bettermovement.org/blog/2009/nerve-mechanics-part-ii
Posted 8/13/2016 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
AzerilA-

Be careful even with swimming at first. Test it out way less time than you want, then see how you feel the following days. I was in sever pain from 6 laps in a pool for one week after swimming. This was during my height of muscle tension. The breast stroke works your shoulders and neck unlike anything else during normal daily life. As a past competitive athlete into mid-life (with lyme), this pain from swimming was way weird for me.

Any unusual exercise (for you) should be proceeded with caution, with lyme. Baby steps. Test first, Pain later.

Know what a foam body roller is? Go get one. Its self massage. Important to do per-exercise.

**With all this talk about detoxing here, people forget muscle release is a form of physical detox.**

It physically/mechanically pushes out old stuck muscle fluids (the cause of the pain) and allows new nutrients to flow into your muscles. Exercise itself does not do this very good.

A Theracane is the most amazing tool for muscle release. Foam rollers are just the tip of the iceberg.
Posted 8/13/2016 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
"**With all this talk about detoxing here, people forget muscle release is a form of physical detox.**"

Agreed! This is why deep massages can make us feel a lot worse! It releases some of the toxins that are being held in those tissues.
Posted 8/13/2016 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
Swimming has been really good for me. Combination of the cool water and the 'weightless' exercise (easier on the joints) seems to work.

But, I don't swim laps...I am just taking it easy in the lake...just leisurely swimming.

But, I don't seem to have muscle tension...no knots, etc...
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