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Suggest Treatment For Severe Arm Pain

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Posted on Tue, 5 Apr 2016
Question: I have had pain in both arms for 3-4 days painkillers don't help pain is basically from shoulders to wrists any ideas what it may be
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely radiculopathy from cervical spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to radiculopathy from cervical spine problems like spondylosis. This is due to nerve root compression by spinal discs. A physical examination by orthopedician and X ray of cervical spine will be helpful to rule out this.

How long the pain last. ?
Is there any provoking factors for pain. ?
Is it more after getting up in the morning. ?
Any relieving factors for pain. ?

For such case if you were my patient then i would suggest taking NSAIDs like aceclofenac, muscle relaxants like tizanidine and neurotropic drugs like pregabalin. I also advise physiotherapy like TENS and muscle strengthening exercises.

Sleep on hard mattress. Wearing soft cervical collars will be helpful. You can also wear a orthopedician pillow while sleeping and sitting. Avoid high pillows.

Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Arm Pain

Brief Answer: Most likely radiculopathy from cervical spine. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to radiculopathy from cervical spine problems like spondylosis. This is due to nerve root compression by spinal discs. A physical examination by orthopedician and X ray of cervical spine will be helpful to rule out this. How long the pain last. ? Is there any provoking factors for pain. ? Is it more after getting up in the morning. ? Any relieving factors for pain. ? For such case if you were my patient then i would suggest taking NSAIDs like aceclofenac, muscle relaxants like tizanidine and neurotropic drugs like pregabalin. I also advise physiotherapy like TENS and muscle strengthening exercises. Sleep on hard mattress. Wearing soft cervical collars will be helpful. You can also wear a orthopedician pillow while sleeping and sitting. Avoid high pillows. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.