Ok, serious medical question about radial neuropathy?

My fiance went to a neuro-surgeon who told him he has radial neuropathy in his left hand. MRI & CAT scans have all been done on his neck which was broken 2 1/2 years ago. The doc says its from leaning on his arm, but the problem is, he has never leaned on his arm, and the arm only went numb after he had a massive panic attack from the pain he is still dealing with in his neck. But the doc says it isn't connected with his neck.... How is that? He also expierences massive jolts in the middle of the night that keep him awake. He says it feels like an electric shock that goes through his whole body at once. Not to mention the massive headaches that go on for weeks even with medication. He is getting an EMG on the 9th, but in the meantime is there something he can do for the jolts or to keep his muscle in his upper wrist from deteriorating? Or even tips on how he can deal with the massive pain in his shoulders and neck?

There was a compression of c5,c6 and c7 overlapping of the facet joint of c6 and c7. Fracture of c6 and compression of T1 and bone spurring on either c5 or c6, we can't quite remember.

So what did the MR say? What was broke in his neck? How is his triceps strength left compared to right? Can he extend his wrist on the left hand? You are asking yahoo board for advice after seeing a neuro? You sure he is neurologist and not orthopedic surgeon?

Ortho dont know much more than, "cut it out," neuro are normally the best at this type of problem. If I had x-rays and MRI i would take them to a good chiropractor and see what he says. By good, I mean one that has graduated recently from a Univerisity like National. This can be an impingment anywhere along the radial nerve. It starts at c5 thru T1 and becomes the radial nerve. It can be compressed at the neck, brachial plexus, elbow or wrist. The EMG will help out. Remember, chiro before surgery. Once it is cut there is no way to go back. When all else fails then you get surgery.

Wow I would hate to say this but the doctor maybe wrong. They are localizing the problem, but the problem maybe because of spinal cord injury. I would see a specialist about this, and you can't assume it was due to the neck injury but it is probable. If by jolts you mean shivering uncontrollably this can be mild to extensive seizuring, better see a doctor for treatment.