Question 1

what can i do to address shoulder pain / arm weakness?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder/arm: It may be helped with gentle exercises, stretch, strengthen, nsaids, omega, rest, pt, ice, heat, modalities. Consider checking the rotator cuff, the neck, and possible nerve function.

Question 2

what viruses can cause brachial neuritis? fever x1 week then left shoulder pain x1 week then left arm weakness. md believes caused by virus. agree?

Accepted Answer

Parsonage Turner: The brachial plexus painful paralysis may not be a direct virus infection of the nerves, but as a consequence of an immune attack. Upper respiratory virus infection - your immune system mounts an attack - and (by accident) attacks molecules in your brachial plexus myelin sheath. ("collateral damage" so to speak.) the condition is called parsonage turner syndrome. Pls discuss with your md.

Question 3

i am experiencing  shoulder pain and shoulder stiffness. the following also describes me: arm weakness. what should i do?

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Need more info: How long have you had the symptoms?
Have you had an injury?
are you diabetic?
You probably need to have hands on evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon

Question 4

have hard neck pain for 4 months now, and intense shoulder pain with a popping sound on movement, now arm weakness with side breast pain 4 a minute?

Accepted Answer

Neck,shoulder: The problem could be a bulging disk in your neck causing radiation of discomfort toward the shoulder. This could also result in arm weakness. Of course there could also be a concomitant shoulder disorder like tendonitis or arthritis. These would be affected by motions of your shoulder itself. If the neck us the primary problem, consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon for evaluation and testing.

Question 5

i am experiencing  neck pain, wrist pain, hand pain, arm pain and shoulder pain. the following also describe me: finger tingling, popping or snapping sound from shoulder joint, and arm weakness. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. Your description suggests an auto-immune inflammatory disorder and such issues can be treated.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

i am experiencing  shoulder pain, arm weakness, popping or snapping sound from shoulder joint and shoulder muscle weakness. i have tendonitis. 4 years?

Accepted Answer

Degenerative change : Snapping is most likely bony changes at the numeral head (ball of the joint) that is rubbing bone or tendon. Weakness may mean true muscular atrophy or just pain response. See a PMR doc or orthopoedist for a full eval and treatment plan which will probably include x rays. NSAIDS, injections, physical therapy. You should know for sure! Good luck

Question 7

i injured my shoulder last august. i am still experiencing weakness of the shoulder, pain radiating through my entire arm, and stiffness when trying to move it above shoulder height. what could it be?

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Tough to call!: We don't know how badly you injured your shoulder, and what damage was done. Obviously, it was a serious injury, since it still hurts though. You could have injured joints, muscles, or tendons!  You will need to see a doc, who can diagnose the problem, decide if you need further evaluation and/or physical therapy, as well as other treatment options.  Don't do things that hurt a lot till seen.

Question 8

i have neck, chest (left) pain, left arm weak and shoulder pain. ?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient info : Much as the information you give is scanty, the fact that it’s on the left chest radiating to the neck, the shoulder and arm is a bit alarming. It is advisable that you see your doctor 🥼 for proper evaluation

Question 9

i have a sharp piercing pain from left shoulder blade through to left side of the chest and comes with arm weakness. this pain comes like a shock, comes and goes but have had it for 4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

? Pinched nerve: Symptoms warrant a visit to your primary doctor for initial evaluation and possible referral to a neurologist, best wishes

Question 10

sudden pain in rt upper outer arm about 4 inches below shoulder. pain only there when i move my arm in certain directions. weakness in hand and wrist?

Accepted Answer

Neck: Likely radicular  nerve  pain from nerve problem in neck. May or may not have neck pain associated.  Follow up with pcp or ortho for work up

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What viruses can cause brachial neuritis? fever x1 week then left shoulder pain x1 week then left arm weakness. md believes caused by virus. agree?

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I am experiencing shoulder pain and shoulder stiffness. the following also describes me: arm weakness. what should i do?

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Have hard neck pain for 4 months now, and intense shoulder pain with a popping sound on movement, now arm weakness with side breast pain 4 a minute?

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I am experiencing neck pain, wrist pain, hand pain, arm pain and shoulder pain. the following also describe me: finger tingling, popping or snapping sound from shoulder joint, and arm weakness. what should i do?

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I am experiencing shoulder pain, arm weakness, popping or snapping sound from shoulder joint and shoulder muscle weakness. i have tendonitis. 4 years?

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I injured my shoulder last august. i am still experiencing weakness of the shoulder, pain radiating through my entire arm, and stiffness when trying to move it above shoulder height. what could it be?

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I have neck, chest (left) pain, left arm weak and shoulder pain. ?

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I have a sharp piercing pain from left shoulder blade through to left side of the chest and comes with arm weakness. this pain comes like a shock, comes and goes but have had it for 4 weeks?

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Sudden pain in rt upper outer arm about 4 inches below shoulder. pain only there when i move my arm in certain directions. weakness in hand and wrist?

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