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Have Osteoarthritis In Hands And Wrists. Pain In Arm To Shoulder. Lost Weight. Advice?
I have osteoarthritis in my hands and wrists but for the last six weeks been getting throbbing pain in lower arm now it right up to my shoulder 24 hrs a day with numbness , this is not the same pain as my hands as it is now constant, my elbow and shoulder are now very uncomfortable when pulling clothes on and off. I have lost weight the last few months but feel ok in my self just don't want to take docs appt if this is just my osteoarthritis getting worse with age. I am 48 and active and otherwise fit.
Mon, 20 May 2013
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Dear madam,
Looking into you problem i would like to ask you about neck pain on movements, any history of vertigo , any restriction of neck movements.
The pain in your hands with numbness seems to be unrelated to osteoarthritis it can be due to cervical spondylosis , but that needs to be evaluated as nothing can be said on the basis of history alone.
I advise you to visit a neurologist to get your health check as numbness in hands is a dangerous condition and needs to be evaluated furthe by a specialist.
Thank you.
If you have any further queries feel free to ask.
Dr. Shruti
Thank you for posting you query.
Dear madam,
Looking into you problem i would like to ask you about neck pain on movements, any history of vertigo , any restriction of neck movements.
The pain in your hands with numbness seems to be unrelated to osteoarthritis it can be due to cervical spondylosis , but that needs to be evaluated as nothing can be said on the basis of history alone.
I advise you to visit a neurologist to get your health check as numbness in hands is a dangerous condition and needs to be evaluated furthe by a specialist.
Thank you.
If you have any further queries feel free to ask.
Dr. Shruti
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