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Suggest Treatment For Severe Arm Pain
Hi, My arm around my elbow started hurting a couple of months ago. It has progressively gotten worse. I did not bang it. The more I move my arm the more it hurts, and the pain creeps up above my elbow towards my shoulder. When I put pressure like writing on a whiteboard it hurts or when when I carry a gallon of milk. What to you think it is?
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Hello,
Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve or arthritis. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam. Some tests may be needed:
- Nerve conduction studies
- A cervical vertebral column X-ray study for possible bulging disc
- An elbow X-ray study
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve or arthritis. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam. Some tests may be needed:
- Nerve conduction studies
- A cervical vertebral column X-ray study for possible bulging disc
- An elbow X-ray study
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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