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What Causes Pain And Weakness In The Left Arm?

My bicep in my left arm gets very weak later in the day more toward evening and get so painful and weak that I need my right hand to lift my arm up. this does not happen every day but probably 3-4 times a week. It goes away during sleep and is not painful in the morning.
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
I think that your symtoms are related to brachial neuritis. It is a term used to describe an inflammation of the brachial plexus.
Treatment consist in:
-Oral steroids to reduce the inflammation (which is usually a component of the pain)
-Rest or reduced activity
-Opioid medications for several days if they are needed to help control severe pain
If the pain persist see a neurologist.
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!

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What Causes Pain And Weakness In The Left Arm?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. I think that your symtoms are related to brachial neuritis. It is a term used to describe an inflammation of the brachial plexus. Treatment consist in: -Oral steroids to reduce the inflammation (which is usually a component of the pain) -Rest or reduced activity -Opioid medications for several days if they are needed to help control severe pain If the pain persist see a neurologist. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!