
What Causes Right Arm Pain While Sleeping?

carpal tunnel syndrome
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I am glad to hear that you are opiate free as getting off opiates is a very difficult accomplishment. But now you are experiencing pain at night in your right arm. Is this pain and tingling at the wrist or at the elbow. If it is at the wrist the you more than likely have carpal tunnel syndrome. If it is at the elbow then you may have biceps tendonitis. Both of these conditions are not severe but that can impair your ability to sleep soundly. For both conditions I recommend taking an anti-inflammatory like aleve or ibuprofen. These medications are not addictive and will help reduce both the pain and the swelling associated with the nerves and muscles.
In addition to taking medication I recommend using a wrist splint for carpal tunnel during the day and also at night to help reduce the pain. You can find these splints at any drug store
In summary
1. carpal tunnel vs biceps tendonitis
2. treat with anti-inflammatory aleve or ibuprofen
3. Carpal tunnel splint
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Biceps tendonitis
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Thanks for getting back to me with your response.
I am sorry to hear to you are under so much stress. I strongly urge you to take care of yourself at this time so you can be there for your mother later.
The biceps tendonitis hurts more during the night is because during the day you are constantly using your arm and your body is releasing local hormones called bradykinins which reduce the pain. When you try to sleep at night the amount of bradykinin reduces and then the tendon starts to react to the injury. that is also why in the morning the tendon or the arm feels stiff and needs more effort to get moving. To reduce the pain start taking the anti-inflammatory like aleve or ibuprofen. You will need to take them regularly for 2-3 weeks to get full benefit.
You could also add topical anti-inflammatory cream like icy hot or aspercream that may also help with the recovery.
In addition to the biceps pain which is impacting on your sleep I may also suggest start taking Benadryl which is an antihistamine and may help clear the bradykinins and if you take it at night may help you sleep better.
As some additional advice try doing some relaxation exercises, meditation and perhaps even some massage therapy.
Good luck
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bradykinin are the causing the pain
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Sorry about the confusion. During injury bradykinins are released from the damaged tissue and these compounds cause pain. By reducing the bradykinins the pain will reduce. These compounds are very similar to histamine that causes tissue swelling congestion and increased blood flow to the area. Therefore by reducing the bradykinins there is less congestion and blood flow allowing for less pain and inflammation.
I hope that clears that up
Again good luck

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