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Is Tightness Around Upper Arm Caused By Arthritis In Neck?
results from my x-ray show arthritis in my neck at c5 & c6. Pain is in my neck down my left arm. 2 weeks ago, my left upper arm felt like it caught in a vise...excrutiating tightness around my upper arm. Does that have to do with arthritis in my neck?
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve (irradiating nerve pain) or bursitis (shoulder joint inflammation).
Coming to this point, I would recommend performing first a shoulder X ray study. If this test results normal, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests:
- a cervical spine MRI study
- nerve conduction studies.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve (irradiating nerve pain) or bursitis (shoulder joint inflammation).
Coming to this point, I would recommend performing first a shoulder X ray study. If this test results normal, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests:
- a cervical spine MRI study
- nerve conduction studies.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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