I notice in reports that some have searched to find my blog with these queries. Do not worry, that is all I can see about the site. I do not see any information about any specific users. . .
Anyway, about the queries-
Flu shots a cause for PTS?
I have never seen any evidence specifically linking any particular injection to Parsonage Turner Syndrome. But, I have seen that Brachial Plexus Neuritis (one name PTS can go by) has at least been linked to certain injections, among them influenza injections. Sites I have seen do not say injections are a direct cause, but only that in certain cases, the only thing that had happened recently to a sufferer is that they listed having had a flu shot. See this site for examples of causes- if you have not already found it. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/315811-overview
Magnesium Deficiency linked to PTS?
Magnesium Deficiency is a possible culprit in many diseases as I have alluded to in the blog previously. It does cause overall weakness, tremors and twitching and a general feeling of malaise- like you are just winding down to minimal function. In my opinion, if you also have PTS or NA, or even HNA, the weakness associated with PTS can be additive if you have magnesium deficiency on top of it. It was for me at least. But, as a cause, I do not think magnesium deficiency would be a direct cause for PTS in any of its other names. PTS causes winging scapula and other distinct muscular losses, and may cause a general weakness of the impacted limbs. But, low magnesium would produce weakness all over the body by comparison. Also, once you correct the magnesium deficiency, overall strength improves quickly, along with a cessation of other related symptoms like twitches and tremors. Even at that though, my scapula is still winged, and my right thumb is still partially paralyzed.
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ReplyDeleteMagnesium is an extremely important and valuable mineral, whose value for good health is just being recognized by conventional physicians. Almost all the chemical reactions occurring in the body require an enzyme system to facilitate biochemical reactions. Thanks a lot...
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Hi I was just diagnosed with PTS. It is so bad I can't lift my left arm. I just had a baby 3 weeks ago and had a great fast delivery. The nurses gave me a shot when I left the hospital for tDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis). I was having slight achy pain the next day which progressively got worse and worse to the point where I can't even lift up my left arm now. I went to a neurologist and they diagnosed me with PTS. They want to put me on prednisone since I tried motrin, alieve, percocet, tylenol, ice packs, and nothing has worked. They also want to send me to physical and occupational therapy. Did anyone find any particular treatment worked for you?
ReplyDeleteAs far as pain goes, not much really helped compared to the side effects. The only thing to really help was passage of time. But prednisone is a good thing for a short term plan of use. It will help to get inflammation under control and minimize losses due to inflammation. If this happens, you should have better recovery and some improvement as far as pain due to inflammation.
ReplyDeleteThank you for responding to my post. The neurologist also wants to put me on Neurontin also. I have had that medication before, but I am hoping to find a quick fix because I barely use my arm and hand
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