Difficulty left arm constantly moving and feels better if I put it above my head.What could this be? TOS?

I fractured my pelvis 10 yrs ago. I have nerve damage in my rt. ellbow. My left arm goes across my chest when I try to drink something and I have to wait for it to stop moving. It is painful. My neck draws to the shoulder on the left. I am so puzzled and so embarrassed to go out with my arm moving all the time. I have ruled out huntingtons. Does anyone think it could be thoracic outlet syndrome and realted to my pelvis with my lower back pain? please someone help!!!

Wow, kiddo, those are some scary symptoms! (Don't worry, I'm not trying to panic you. I have multiple sclerosis and so I know how embarrassing unwanted movements can be). With MS you never know WHAT is going to work and what isn't!

I would definitely see a neurologist and get some tests done. Usually these things don't get any better left untreated, they only get worse.

Go see a neuro doctor. They might do evoked potentials or other Conductivity tests to verify the extent of your nerve damage.

i think you are dead...

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