My Story:

I had nasal Pharynx cancer about five years ago.  I was treated for it with radiation and chemotherapy and it apparently worked, because the cancer cells disappeared.  About three years later, I first felt tightness in my right shoulder.  Weeks later the tightness also spread to my right hand.  Writing and use of my right hand became difficult.  As time went on, muscle tightness became evident in my right body trunk and right arm and hand.  Feeling sensations lessen in these areas and the motor nerves were off.  The tightness became uncomfortable.  Any muscle movement made all of the effected areas tight.  At times it felt like someone was giving me a big bear hug.

My oncologist and neurologist both believed that the radiation had caused damage to my spinal cord and that there was nothing that could be done.  As time went on the tightness also spread to my left leg and foot.  Walking became hard especially up and down the stairs.  Recommended by a friend, I went to see Dr. Crusade and Dr. Jenson.  Since seeing them, the muscle tightness has eased up a bit.  The squeezing feeling is gone.  Although my walking and writing are not normal yet, I feel those areas are loosening and improving.