Posted 7/16/2016 1:09 PM (GMT -5)
I have radiculopathy - my very first symptom of lyme/co's. Mine is upper body, left shoulder blade area - radiating down my left arm/hand/index finger.
Lyme and/or co's can definitely cause this...For me, I think it is Bartonella...affecting the nerve...and the pain/stiffness...etc follows the nerve path.
It is THE worst of all my symptoms. I'm so sorry she is suffering with this.
For me, it is a burning pain...and I also feel some pressure...and my index finger is numb and tingly. That is also where my 'vibrations' started.
Early on I used ice on it...and it relieved the burning pain for an hour or two at a time...but be careful with ice...as I read it can actually do damage to the nerves.
Now I find the epsom salt baths help some, and keeping it moving...(which is difficult...as I usually don't want to move when I'm experiencing the pain)