I had The same thing in Aug 23rd 1997 the day of my B-day. My arm was feeling sore. But I went out came home and my hand arm was swollen so bad. I was crying.

The Dr. Had to come over to see me. He couldn’t beleive what he saw. I had to go to emergency that night. They took X-RAY nothing should up. it took so long I almost lost my arm.

I had to go into Saint Pauls in Vancouver Canada for a Nerve Block man they sure worked so good. But I couldn’t work. I was in so much pain. They had to put me into the hospital for 2 weeks. I saw so many dr.’s they have never seen this kinda thing before.

My skin was pealing off it was a different colour couldn’t close my hand the pain was like 100. they tried physio that was painful. They put my hand into warm wax to take the dead skin off i was scared at first but know i have nice skin.

It took so long to get my & hand back to normal. But It came back again. It grew blisters on my hand and swelled up again but I new what to do right away. it happen the 3rd time but it was not so bad. I have to be careful with germs. I can’t shake people’s hand. I wear a glove when out side because the cold hearts the nerve.

My Dr and specilist said I’m the only one they know that had this 3 times. know it is 2011 still having pain. He doesn’t want me to get blocks he has giving me “TOPIRAMATE” for the pain at night. I have to keep my arm elevated on a pillow can’t keep it down because it hurts so much.

I hope everyone reads my story

I’m so very sorry you went through such a terrible time! I relieved you got the help that you needed. Take care….

Patrick Conlin
redcoat7121@yahoo.com