Question 1

i had a blood draw a couple hours ago. i have arm pain and stiffness, is that typical? is naseau, dizziness also common or would that just be anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Sounds like anxiety. You may be a little sore for a few hours at the puncture site. Give it some time and it will go away.

Question 2

what can my sister do if she has severe arm pain and numbness in both arms?

Accepted Answer

Numbness main pinch: Nerve above the area is numb, when you numbness in both arms this the problem is in the neck check it out, .

Question 3

gerd cause neck & arm pain and numbness?

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No: Gerd shouldn't be associated with these symptoms, you need a complete eval starting with your primary care doctor.

Question 4

what to do if i have head and neck cancer survivors with arm pain and numbness?

Accepted Answer

Have them evaluated: Could be something compressing a nerve in the cervical spine, since they have a hx of cancer they will likely require imaging such as MRI of cervical spine.

Question 5

have left arm pain and numbness?

Accepted Answer

Arm numbness: Too little information here.  Sound like a neurogenic cause but may be vascular. Can you provide more details like: when it started, where in the arm is it located, what makes it worse, better?  Do you have an neck pain, history of injury?

Question 6

my friend is experiencing  arm pain and numbness or tingling she used intravenous drugs it flagged back no pain or burn then all of a sudden went numb?

Accepted Answer

What?: if using IV drugs- have your friend evaluated at the ER to rule of phlebitis and/or neuroitis.

Question 7

left arm pain and numbness accompanying fast heart rate (anxiety or mi)?

Accepted Answer

Anything's possible: You don't mention your age, barbara511911, but it's possible that your fast heart rate is precipitating angina, especially if you have cardiac risk factors and are not as young as you used to be. Why not have a talk with your primary care doctor about these worrisome symptoms? This would be a terrific reason for doing a stress test!

Question 8

shoulder pain, arm pain and numbness elbow pain, dull and sometimes stings diagnised with over use injury more than 2 months ago still have pain?

Accepted Answer

Soft tissue sprain: Teen female with shoulder-arm-hand syndrome. Might be crossed muscle syndrome cervical muscles or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. See comments. See an Osteopath. Physical Therapy, acupuncture, massage and biofeedback might be needed.

Question 9

while lying/sleeping on left side i feel palpitations and wake up with left upper arm pain and numbness. i have upper back pain and neck.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: the symptoms are likely not related to the palpitations. The pains are likely musculoskekeletal

Question 10

i have a suspected bulging disc in my neck causing bad back and left arm pain and numbness. urgent care doc gave me a medrol dose pack which i finished today. it helped. should the pain relief continue for a few days until i can see my ortho doc?

Accepted Answer

: The steroids can help for several more days but will be unlikely to maintain stability for much longer.  If you do indeed possess a nerve root compression, you could potentially receive further relief from an epidural steroid injection and physical therapy, motorized cervical traction.

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I had a blood draw a couple hours ago. i have arm pain and stiffness, is that typical? is naseau, dizziness also common or would that just be anxiety?

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What can my sister do if she has severe arm pain and numbness in both arms?

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Gerd cause neck & arm pain and numbness?

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What to do if i have head and neck cancer survivors with arm pain and numbness?

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Have left arm pain and numbness?

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My friend is experiencing arm pain and numbness or tingling she used intravenous drugs it flagged back no pain or burn then all of a sudden went numb?

A member asked:

Left arm pain and numbness accompanying fast heart rate (anxiety or mi)?

A member asked:

Shoulder pain, arm pain and numbness elbow pain, dull and sometimes stings diagnised with over use injury more than 2 months ago still have pain?

A member asked:

While lying/sleeping on left side i feel palpitations and wake up with left upper arm pain and numbness. i have upper back pain and neck.

A member asked:

I have a suspected bulging disc in my neck causing bad back and left arm pain and numbness. urgent care doc gave me a medrol dose pack which i finished today. it helped. should the pain relief continue for a few days until i can see my ortho doc?

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