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What Causes Pain In Upper Part Of The Body Upon Exertion?

I am experiencing a pressure like feeling on the RIGHT side of my upper body running from the shoulder area up into the neck and chin. This occurs when trying to walk at a brisk pace or going up a grade on the road. It resides and disappears when I slow down or stop and sit. Is this a medical concern? I am 80 years old in reasonably good health, but type 2 diabetic. Thanks, Jim
posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hello dear welcome to HealthcareMagic
Concerning your history of pressure feeling from your shoulder up to the neck and chin during exertion with a type 2 diabetes I am sure you are gradually developing a peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is one the features of type 2 diabetes along with other features which include reticulopathy vasculopathy and neuropathy

In view of this please schedule an appointment with a neurologist specialist for expert clinical evaluation as well as adequate drug prescription

Meanwhile take some multivitamins pending your appointment

I hope this helps Regards
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What Causes Pain In Upper Part Of The Body Upon Exertion?

Hello dear welcome to HealthcareMagic Concerning your history of pressure feeling from your shoulder up to the neck and chin during exertion with a type 2 diabetes I am sure you are gradually developing a peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is one the features of type 2 diabetes along with other features which include reticulopathy vasculopathy and neuropathy In view of this please schedule an appointment with a neurologist specialist for expert clinical evaluation as well as adequate drug prescription Meanwhile take some multivitamins pending your appointment I hope this helps Regards