I've been reading your site for a while and finally decided to dip my toe in the pond and say hello.

This past year has been a whirlwind, roller coaster ride, but I am exceedingly thankful for finding this site, for having a wonderful rah rah team, and for having a great team of doctors. Things are going very well except for the weakness and pain I have in my right arm and shoulder. I've done the PT, several nerve blocks, and continued daily exercises but nothing seems to help. My ENT surgeon is fabulous at what he does, but has no sympathy for my arm/shoulder complaint which originates below my right collarbone and extends down to about my elbow. I've read this can be a common occurrence after a radical neck. Does it last forever or does it eventually get better? After a nine month hiatus, I've gone back to one of my great passions, which is teaching dance, but I hate that I can't get my arm up. Any suggestions?

Paula, your friendly Gardening Girl