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What Could Pain On Back Below The Shoulder With Tingling And Numbness In Right Arm Indicate?

I have pain on the right side of my back just below my shoulder. I can t lift weight with my right arm, certain forward movements cause sharp pain, overuse causes it to ache. I also have tingling and numbness and feel fatigued. The pain has been there for about 3 weeks now.
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It seems you have impinged nerve at the neck level which is causing you the pain and tingling and numbness . so do care about your neck positioning and try to sleep straight . No sidelying position and apply hot pack twice a day.

Use cervical collar while travelling will help you in relieving your symptoms. Avoid fried items in diet and eat lot of green veggies with lot of fluids, vit b 12 supplements may help you out (as vit b 12 is considered as nerve tonic). Avoid any overhead activities and travel with less luggage if your work requires you to travel.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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What Could Pain On Back Below The Shoulder With Tingling And Numbness In Right Arm Indicate?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It seems you have impinged nerve at the neck level which is causing you the pain and tingling and numbness . so do care about your neck positioning and try to sleep straight . No sidelying position and apply hot pack twice a day. Use cervical collar while travelling will help you in relieving your symptoms. Avoid fried items in diet and eat lot of green veggies with lot of fluids, vit b 12 supplements may help you out (as vit b 12 is considered as nerve tonic). Avoid any overhead activities and travel with less luggage if your work requires you to travel. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harsh Swarup