What Causes Left Arm Pain Along With Upper Back Pain And Chest Discomfort?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015

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Question : Hi there for 1 month I've had left arm pain lasting from 2 minutes to 1 hour muscle aches flu like symptoms upper back pain chest discomfort time to time, ekg, xray and labs all normal, wakes me from my sleep prevents my sleep at times I'm have extreme fatigue I want to know what's wrong, arm will tingle ache tighten up it hurts off and on

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are likely to get benefitted by analgesic such as ibuprofen, vitamins

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your pain may be due to vitamin and trace elements deficiencies, so you should got your vitamin D and vitamin B12 level. You should also determine your thyroid level by thyroid function test as this can be due to hypothyroidism ( less thyroid). Another cause of such pain can be anxiety so you can take alprazolam to relieve anxiety. Your pain is likely to get benefited by rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and anxiolytic such as alprazolam.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (57 minutes later)

My labs all were normal so anxiety could be it or vitamin deficient for sure, I have been real worried its, my heart so I'll Def try anxiety meds and anti in flamatory. Just found out I have gallstones and need my gallbladder removed too

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are likely to be benefitted by analgesic such as ibuprofen, anxiolytic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
You are likely to be benefitted by analgesic such as ibuprofen, anxiolytic and vitamin and trace elements supplements. Gallbladder removal is separate issue. You can get it removed.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Everything else already discussed.
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Wishing you good health
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar