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How Can Pain In The Right Arm Be Treated?

I am 65 years old and have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 25 years ago. In the past 2 years I have suffered a great deal with pain in my right arm, backs of both hands and my left thumb. I am taking Gabapentin and the doctor said if it works then it is a nerve problem for sure and it helps a lot. I usually take 4-5 capsules a day. However, I cannot get into a neurologist for another 17 months! I don t want to wait that long to find out what is the problem. Can you help me?donn
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads topain and numbness and tingling in your hand. You may need to take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression. Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start INTERFERENCE THERAPY, ULTRASONIC THERAPY, which are helpful in your case. Some life style modifications for you – Take break every 40 min from sitting and do some neck rotation, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your neck, do not use thick pillow in bed.

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How Can Pain In The Right Arm Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads topain and numbness and tingling in your hand. You may need to take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression. Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start INTERFERENCE THERAPY, ULTRASONIC THERAPY, which are helpful in your case. Some life style modifications for you – Take break every 40 min from sitting and do some neck rotation, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your neck, do not use thick pillow in bed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.