What Causes Left Arm Weakness, Pain In Neck, Left Shoulder And Back?

Posted on Thu, 25 Dec 2014

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Question : Hello doc, i am 6 weeks pregnant,taking duphaston and hyfolate and doxinate...from past few days i am,having pain in my neck and left shoulder,back and my left arm and hand feels weak...is it something serious??is it related to pregnancy???should i go for some diagnosis??is it cervical spondilosis??what should do for it

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is common in pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

Numbness and pain over the body is a common symptom in pregnancy.. Did you have these symptoms prior to pregnancy? Cervical spondylosis starts prior to pregnancy..

You can take paracetamol to get pain relief thrice daily.. No other tablets can be taken at this stage..Consult an orthopedic surgeon to confirm the diagnosis.. Take calcium rich diet like milk, dates, ragi etc..

Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. good day..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (20 minutes later)

Doc why it is with my left hand only..no i didn't have this symptom early...it is happening just after my pregnancy detection ...i m,just concern because it is only in left side is it because i have ovulated from left side only so implanted in left side???

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dont worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

There is no relation with implantation site and pain. It maybe pregnancy related rather than cervical spondylosis. It would be best if it gets better with paracetamol, so take paracetamol and if no relief consult a orthopaedician to rule out spondylosis etc. He may do examination and may order tests. Examination itself will give an idea if it is related to spinal issues.

The issue is that x-rays are usually not recommended during pregnancy unless it is very necessary. In such a case it may be taken with precautions.

Hope I have answered your query.. Good day..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (1 hour later)

Thanx so,much doc...is feeling cold and shivering a bit but no fever is also normal in pregnancy???

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Shivering not common

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

Feeling cold especially in december is common.. This will be exaggerated in pregnancy.. Shivering is not common.. Check your temperature..

Hope I have answered your query.. Good day..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj