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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Left Arm?

for a couple of years now, I have had a very mild, but building discomfort in my left arm. it almost feels like a nerve pain that either radiates between the elbow and ring/pinky fingers or sometimes up to my shoulder. it changes all the time. more recently, I ve been feeling a similar discomfort in my armpit area, or even shoulder. on occasion the feeling is not there, but I can t tell if it s simply because I m distracted and not thinking about it. at the same time, my left leg has had similar discomfort. moving back and forth from knee to hip - mostly on the back of my leg. and I noticed that when I exercise and get sore muscles, my left side becomes A LOT more sore than my right (which would typically not be unusual since it s my weaker side) but it seems more extreme than it should. of course I read online about conditions that could result in this and I see/fear the worst case. cancer and whatnot (pancoast region of lungs). I ve talked to three doctors about it (all family doctors) but none have given much direction on what to look for. please offer some suggestions if you can. thanks! janine
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Hello,

As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.

If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Left Arm?

Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician