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What Causes Pain In Upper Right Arm And Painful Lumps In Both Arms?
Question: I've been having pretty bad pain in my upper right arm. It just recently started in my left arm in the exact same spot as my right arm. I can feel painful lumps in both arms in the area of pain. Hurts more when I reach for something. My left side of my neck also hurts burning sensation at times.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description, the pain is most likely related to a pinched or compressed nerve classically associated with a radiculopathy.
NSAIDS like naproxen along with muscle relaxants such as tizanidine can be advised for 10 days. Gabapentin and B 12 supplementation can lead to adequate recovery and resolution of the pain symptoms. These twould can be prescribed additionally if severe pain is there. Most likely the pain will resolve.
However if the pain persist despite of this then an x ray of the cervical spine (AP LATERAL) can be done along with conduction studies and EMG in consultation with your doctor. The lumps you described would require examination to proceed accordingly.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr. MS Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description, the pain is most likely related to a pinched or compressed nerve classically associated with a radiculopathy.
NSAIDS like naproxen along with muscle relaxants such as tizanidine can be advised for 10 days. Gabapentin and B 12 supplementation can lead to adequate recovery and resolution of the pain symptoms. These twould can be prescribed additionally if severe pain is there. Most likely the pain will resolve.
However if the pain persist despite of this then an x ray of the cervical spine (AP LATERAL) can be done along with conduction studies and EMG in consultation with your doctor. The lumps you described would require examination to proceed accordingly.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr. MS Khalil
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