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Can Pain In The Right Arm From The Elbow Through The Shoulder Be An Indication For Stroke?

does recent constant pain in my right arm from my elbow thru my shoulder up into my neck on the right side have anything to do with a possible stroke indication. I m waiting for a cateroid clean out in three weeks, I m 85 % blocked on the right side, 40% on the left side. It is the weekend and I need to know if I should call my cardiologist or my family doctor. or wait untill monday after resting this weekend. I am 74 years old and have had angina 15 years ago. aortic block that was looked at but my body had grew a bridge ariund the block.
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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Hi,
As you have mentioned the nature of pain in your right arm it is most likely a radiculopthy that is pain due pressure on nerve root it is usually due to cervical (neck) spine problem.

Pain is not usually a symptom of stroke.
In stroke the usual symptoms are numbness or weakness in either one limb (arm or leg) or half side of body. Which may manifest as imbalance while walking, inability walk, unable to button or unbutton shirt or hold some object in hands or unable to lift arms.
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Can Pain In The Right Arm From The Elbow Through The Shoulder Be An Indication For Stroke?

Hi, As you have mentioned the nature of pain in your right arm it is most likely a radiculopthy that is pain due pressure on nerve root it is usually due to cervical (neck) spine problem. Pain is not usually a symptom of stroke. In stroke the usual symptoms are numbness or weakness in either one limb (arm or leg) or half side of body. Which may manifest as imbalance while walking, inability walk, unable to button or unbutton shirt or hold some object in hands or unable to lift arms.