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Suggest Treatment For Pain On The Arms And Shoulder

I have had a sensation like pins and needles in both my shoulders and upper arm muscles. It is so irritating at night I can t sleep for scratching. There are no topical signs. Could it be from my neck? I have had issues in the past w/ my neck due to injuries. I am 63 not terribly active with excercise as I can be found sitting at a desk at work for hous each day.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello, Thanks for your query.
After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from sensation like pins and needles in both your shoulders and upper arm muscle. It may be due to post traumatic cervical spondylosis(due to neck injury).
It can be confirmed by x-rays. MRI of spine rule out other causes.
Back exercises, Diacerine, glucosamine sulfate, neurotropics such as methycobalamin and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief.
Sometimes vitamin D deficiency and vitamin B-12 deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D and vitamin B-12 test is advised if these are low than vitamin D and B-12 supplementation will be required.
Avoid long continuous standing.
Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain On The Arms And Shoulder

Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from sensation like pins and needles in both your shoulders and upper arm muscle. It may be due to post traumatic cervical spondylosis(due to neck injury). It can be confirmed by x-rays. MRI of spine rule out other causes. Back exercises, Diacerine, glucosamine sulfate, neurotropics such as methycobalamin and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency and vitamin B-12 deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D and vitamin B-12 test is advised if these are low than vitamin D and B-12 supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.