Question 1

what could cause a shooting pain down my right arm?

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Cervical spine?: There are multiple possible causes. A common cause is an irritated nerve in the neck or cervical spine. Other possible causes include a shoulder problem, brachial plexus injury, and referred pain from an internal medical problem. If the symptoms persist or are associated with other symptoms, consult a physician.

Question 2

how does a heart attack cause shooting pain down the left arm?

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Left arm pain: Visceral pain is pain is carried afferent fibers (type of nerve) of the autonomic nervous system. The visceral nerves are designed to tell you that something is wrong but not exactly where. The nerves of the heart and left jaw, shoulder, and arm overlap. There is individual variation in the spinal cord distribution.  Pain from a heart attack may occur in any or all of those areas.

Question 3

what would cause shooting pain and numbness down my arm?

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Seek Evaluation: There are many possible causes of these symptoms.  An appropriate othopaedic or neurosurgical evaluation is indicated if these symptoms persists.

Question 4

shooting pain down my right arm, what to do?

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Arm pain: Shooting pain is often due to a pinched nerve in the neck. You need proper evaluation by a neurologist or pain physician. In the mean time, avoid looking down for long periods. Use a soft collar as a reminder not to flex your neck too much.

Question 5

having shooting pain down my left arm what does that mean?

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Radicular pain: It's called radicular pain. It's due to nerve irritation or compression. It can come from your arm pit, your collar bone but most likely your neck. You need to have a physical performed by a physician who will probably order an imaging scan.

Question 6

what does it mean when you have shooting pain up and down your right arm?

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Nerve pain: It sounds like you might be experiencing nerve pain (neuropathic pain).  It might be due to a pinched nerve.  I recommend you seeing a doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 7

shoulder pain with shooting pain down arm?

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Many possibilities: Pain from the shoulder down the arm my be caused by a variety of things.  Starting at the neck, there may be a pinched nerve, or the joints in the neck may be irritated. The muscles around the neck and shoulder may develop trigger points or tendonopathy which cause radiating pain. The shoulder itself may develop impingement. A pm;r doc is best able to diagnose the source of your pain.

Question 8

in pain after first covid shot my arms is in one position shooting pain under my armpits?

Accepted Answer

:  Not sure why this pain is bilateral. Pain in area of vaccination is quite common.  Axillary lymphadenopathy  can cause discomfort in armpit.

Question 9

does frozen shoulder give a shooting pain down the arm if moved sudden or moved 2 fast? this happens 2 me

Accepted Answer

Shooting pain: This sounds like  a nerve impingement.  See your orthopedist for the best help

Question 10

i am a 28 year male with shooting pain down my right arm, its not constant.. is it a nerve or heart thing?

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Probably nerve: Because of your age, the fact that it is your right arm and not the left, and because you do not mention chest pain, this is most likely caused by pressure on the nerve. This commonly occurs in the neck, elbow area, or wrist. Tests could localize the problem if the symptoms persist.

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