What Causes Pain In Left Arm And Armpit?

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014

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Wed, 10 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I've had pain in my left arm and armpit for about a week on and off. I'm a little concerned. I'm thinking it's the fried turkey Mac n cheese and sweet potatoe pie. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A clinical examination is needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having a muscular pain which may be relieved by pain killers like Ibuprofen taken twice daily after meals along with Omeprazole 40mg daily.
I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined by your doctor to rule out other causes of pain.
An ECG can be also done.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards.Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (43 minutes later)

I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea.
I've been sleeping under my cpap machine every night for at least 4 hours.
Could it be related?

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is not related.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information. Your symptoms doesn't seem related to the CPAP machine use.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E