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What Causes Pain In Upper Arms Radiating From Armpit To Elbow?
Question:
Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 10:29 PM
I have a strong pain sensation in both my upper arms at the inside from the armpit to the elbow. I feel the painful sensation is inside the arm. At the rightern side it is stronger, it even hurts if I just pass my hand over the skin. I feel slight improvement if I lift my shoulders. I had the same problem ago one year ago and went to three doctors, none of them could help me. The pain disappeared after some month but now it came back and I definitely feel that it is even stronger. Thanks for an advise.
Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 10:29 PM
I have a strong pain sensation in both my upper arms at the inside from the armpit to the elbow. I feel the painful sensation is inside the arm. At the rightern side it is stronger, it even hurts if I just pass my hand over the skin. I feel slight improvement if I lift my shoulders. I had the same problem ago one year ago and went to three doctors, none of them could help me. The pain disappeared after some month but now it came back and I definitely feel that it is even stronger. Thanks for an advise.
Brief Answer:
I can help you better if you can answer some questions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
I can help you better if you can answer some questions.
Do you have radiating pain from shoulder to elbow?
Do you have any weakness or numbness in arm?
Have you done investigation like MRI, blood investigation last year?
Any change in food intake capacity, or weight loss?
Due to compression of nerve root there is pain your arm till elbow
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
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If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Take care
I can help you better if you can answer some questions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
I can help you better if you can answer some questions.
Do you have radiating pain from shoulder to elbow?
Do you have any weakness or numbness in arm?
Have you done investigation like MRI, blood investigation last year?
Any change in food intake capacity, or weight loss?
Due to compression of nerve root there is pain your arm till elbow
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
Waiting for your reply
If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Dear doctor, thanks for your prompt reply. I must answer sll question with no. No weight loss, no weakness, no radiation pain - it is more a permanet pain. Thanks for your answer
Brief Answer:
Due to large central disc bulge there can be pain in both arms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
That’s good that you do not have any weakness in arm.
Due to large central disc bulge there can be pain in both arms.
So after doing MRI cervical spine we can confirm diagnosis.
I will advise to consult orthopaedic doctor for examination and investigation.
You may get relief with pregabalin which is neurotropic agent along with methylcobalamine.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Another possibility of proximal muscle involvement which can be confirmed by blood investigation.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Due to large central disc bulge there can be pain in both arms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
That’s good that you do not have any weakness in arm.
Due to large central disc bulge there can be pain in both arms.
So after doing MRI cervical spine we can confirm diagnosis.
I will advise to consult orthopaedic doctor for examination and investigation.
You may get relief with pregabalin which is neurotropic agent along with methylcobalamine.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Another possibility of proximal muscle involvement which can be confirmed by blood investigation.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Doctor, thank you. I am a bid concerned now as i remember that sometimes i feel less force in my left arm when i lift things.
Brief Answer:
MRI and EMG-NCV may be required
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
MRI and EMG-NCV nerve conduction study will confirm diagnosis.
You can consult your doctor for further investigation.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
MRI and EMG-NCV may be required
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
MRI and EMG-NCV nerve conduction study will confirm diagnosis.
You can consult your doctor for further investigation.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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