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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Pain In Arms

Hi , Iam a 72 year old male last night before going to bed I developed soreness in both arms mainly in forearms and right arm was the sorest. The pain got the worst at the wrist area.Only other symptom was a slight unsteady on my feet. Gradually went off to sleep. Waking this morning with only slight soreness in right arm nothing in left arm.Did I have slight stroke of some sort. Merv. Harms
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
it can be slight stroke or ischiemic effect in brain invoving small area of left side ,resulting in effecting right arm. treatment should be coagulant vasodialater and physiotherapy of right hand. slowly you will recover. it is a neurological problem so you may consult neurologist. MRI brain can be taken. Bp is tobe taken.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. B M Gupta's  Response
check the signs & symptoms of stroke.
remember the formula FAST.
F-for face drooping,one side of face droop or numb,uneven smile.
A-arm weakness,one arm weak or numb,raise both arms,one arm drift downward.
S-speech,slurred speech,say 'the sky is blue,can you speak correctly.
T-time,time to call emergency.
check your self.
if you find these sign & symptoms, do not waste time ,call emergency.
get check your heart rate,B P,SUGAR,THYROID,CHOLESTEROL,
HEMOGLOBIN,URINALYSIS.
CONSULT YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR.
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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Pain In Arms

it can be slight stroke or ischiemic effect in brain invoving small area of left side ,resulting in effecting right arm. treatment should be coagulant vasodialater and physiotherapy of right hand. slowly you will recover. it is a neurological problem so you may consult neurologist. MRI brain can be taken. Bp is tobe taken.