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What Causes Persistent Pain In Between The Shoulder And Elbow?

Hello I am a female that has been smoking for 10 years. I quit for a year and started back recently. Since then I have been getting pain in my arm (front) between my shoulder and elbow area. I also have very very cold feet but lately there has been a lot of tingling and numbness in my toes. My concerns are blood clots and poor circulation.
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in between the shoulder and elbow . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve compression , cervical spondylosis or due to wrong posture for long time . Disc problem can also cause such symptoms .Stretching exercises for upper back can help alot , but do it under expert . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to shoulder , so not work in one posture for long time and back twice a day , take proper rest an take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get better then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor Will order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and recommend physical therapy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Pain In Between The Shoulder And Elbow?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in between the shoulder and elbow . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve compression , cervical spondylosis or due to wrong posture for long time . Disc problem can also cause such symptoms .Stretching exercises for upper back can help alot , but do it under expert . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to shoulder , so not work in one posture for long time and back twice a day , take proper rest an take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn t get better then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor Will order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and recommend physical therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari