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What Causes Pain In Upper Left Arm Radiating Towards Knees?

I am having pain in my upper left arm. If I reach backwards or certain ways, the pain brings me to my knees. I have not strained or hit my arm. I don t exercise or play sports. I type on a computer all day at work. Dobyoubhave any suggestions? I am 53 years old and I am female.
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in upper left arm radiating towards knees . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to nerve injury , pinched or compressed nerve ( Sciatica , which may occur due to your disc bulged problem . I would suggest you to continue exercises , apply hot compresses on arm and knee and take proper rest . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and MRI . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory and recommend particular type of stretching exercise or physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe disc problem . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve dysfunction.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain In Upper Left Arm Radiating Towards Knees?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in upper left arm radiating towards knees . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to nerve injury , pinched or compressed nerve ( Sciatica , which may occur due to your disc bulged problem . I would suggest you to continue exercises , apply hot compresses on arm and knee and take proper rest . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and MRI . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory and recommend particular type of stretching exercise or physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe disc problem . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve dysfunction. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari