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What Could Be The Reason For Having Shoulder, Arm And Pectoral Pain?
For the past month I have been having shoulder, arm , and pectoral pain. When I press on any of those spots it sends me through the roof. I have been to the ER twice all heart tests came back normal but did have an electrolyte imbalance. If I take a xanax I seem to relax... But I am so nervous I am missing something. And it is not just muscle tension and pain.
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
Welcome to HCM.
Your cardiac investigations are normal then it is most likely due to skeletal muscular pain.
Low potassium is also one of the cause for it.
Avoid stress,anxiety.
Go for exercise,yoga regularly.
You can apply nsaid gel locally.
Take oral nsaid/muscle relaxant.Go for intramuscular injections of nsaid to subside severe pain.
Drink enough water and other liquids.
Start B12,folic acid,calcium,d3,minerals,l-carnitine and other supplements.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
Your cardiac investigations are normal then it is most likely due to skeletal muscular pain.
Low potassium is also one of the cause for it.
Avoid stress,anxiety.
Go for exercise,yoga regularly.
You can apply nsaid gel locally.
Take oral nsaid/muscle relaxant.Go for intramuscular injections of nsaid to subside severe pain.
Drink enough water and other liquids.
Start B12,folic acid,calcium,d3,minerals,l-carnitine and other supplements.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
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