Naked Science Forum
Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Karen W. on 19/11/2007 18:42:31
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I think I know that they deal with more nerves and such or at least that is there specialty! Can someone explain why a Neuroligist would be recomended for persistent arm pain?
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Pain isn't always from where you think it is! A trapped nerve in, for example, the spine, can give your brain the signal that the pain is from the leg, arm, back........ so you would need a nerve specialist to determine the actual cause of the pain!
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Thanks Carol
I appreciate that.. too many doctors and things to remember.
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Pain isn't always from where you think it is! A trapped nerve in, for example, the spine, can give your brain the signal that the pain is from the leg, arm, back
This is called "referred pain".
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Thanks RD.