Medical (Spine) Help

[Jackofalltrades]

Quick question, went for an Electromyogram this morning and the Dr. (As in graduated from Med School) informed me that I have nerve damage at the C-8/T-1 junction and that's why my hand is screwed up.

I was going to ask him to check my ovaries next- WTF?

[The Saltman]

dude you have the worst luck

[Jackofalltrades]

You don't seem to get it.

[4Corners]

I'd get a second opinion.

[Jackofalltrades]

It's supposed to go away on it's own.

Point of the thread, there is no C-8, you only have 7 cervial vertebrae.

[Gipetto]

Watch house.

[MADCAT]

how is your hand screwed up?

Tingling at the finger tips??

[Happy Panther]

It's supposed to go away on it's own.

Point of the thread, there is no C-8, you only have 7 cervial vertebrae.

Dude C8 is a thing.

Just google it.

Spinal Cord and Cervical Nerve Roots

Nerve impulses travel to and from the brain through the spinal cord to a specific location by way of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS is the complex system of nerves that branch off from the spinal nerve roots. These nerves travel outside of the spinal canal or spinal cord into the organs, arms, legs, fingers - throughout the entire body.

Injury or mild trauma to the cervical spine can cause a serious or life-threatening medical emergency (e.g. spinal cord injury or SCI, fracture). Pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling are symptoms that may develop when one or more spinal nerves are injured, irritated, or stretched. The cervical nerves control many bodily functions and sensory activities.

C1: Head and neck

C2: Head and neck

C3: Diaphragm

C4: Upper body muscles (e.g. Deltoids, Biceps)

C5: Wrist extensors

C6: Wrist extensors

C7: Triceps

C8: Hands

[Hawk]

thinking you are smarter than a doctor is typically a bad idea

[Jackofalltrades]

No.

http://www.espine.com/anatomy-normal.htm

http://www.spineuniverse.com/anatomy/normal-spinal-column

There are 7 Cervical bones, he was talking about bones- not nerves.

[Jackofalltrades]

how is your hand screwed up?

Tingling at the finger tips??

No, index finger is very weak, thumb and middle finger aren't quite as bad.

[Happy Panther]

No.

http://www.espine.com/anatomy-normal.htm

http://www.spineuniverse.com/anatomy/normal-spinal-column

There are 7 Cervical bones, he was talking about bones- not nerves.

C8 refers to a nerve. Why would he refer to a bone for nerve damage.

Also the c8 T1 junction thingy also refers to a nerve. Which is what you said he said.

Give it up.

[Jackofalltrades]

He said specifically it's where the C8 and T1 join.

[markbm62]

I have had my C7 T1 fused so yes you are correct, you might want to find someone else to work on you.