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What Causes Pain In Forearm?
Question: Hello
I had minor chest and back pain and finally went to the er today after having nausea and left arm pain. They did an EKG and a car scan and blood work which all came back ok. Since it was the er they didn't test me for anything that is not an emergency and told me to follow up with a pcp. All I have now is the arm pain. It rooted at the top of my arm not quite in my shoulder but just beneath at the very top of my arm towards the back of my arm. The pain is in my forearm as well but not nearly as bad. Sometimes it shoots down my arm but sometimes it is only in those two areas. Right now the pan is only in my shoulder after taking two Advil. What are the possibilities for the arm pain?
I had minor chest and back pain and finally went to the er today after having nausea and left arm pain. They did an EKG and a car scan and blood work which all came back ok. Since it was the er they didn't test me for anything that is not an emergency and told me to follow up with a pcp. All I have now is the arm pain. It rooted at the top of my arm not quite in my shoulder but just beneath at the very top of my arm towards the back of my arm. The pain is in my forearm as well but not nearly as bad. Sometimes it shoots down my arm but sometimes it is only in those two areas. Right now the pan is only in my shoulder after taking two Advil. What are the possibilities for the arm pain?
Brief Answer:
Accordingly investigation like MRI cervical spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in shoulder and arm.
Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.
I will advise you clinical examination and accordingly investigation like MRI cervical spine or shoulder will help.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
If required repeat cardiac check up may be required.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Accordingly investigation like MRI cervical spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in shoulder and arm.
Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.
I will advise you clinical examination and accordingly investigation like MRI cervical spine or shoulder will help.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
If required repeat cardiac check up may be required.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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