Question 1

feels like something stuck in my throat every time i swallow. there is no burning sensation, but when this does occur it feels like my chest cramps up up and i feel weak. legs and arms seems to get pins and needles more often & easier. ?

Accepted Answer

Consult gastro md: You need to consult a gastroenterologist for either a thickened barium swallow or a direct esophagoscopy to see if there are any obstructions.

Question 2

my wife has severe arm pain in bothnarms, and burning as well from her shoulders to her fingers. also muscle cramps  in both arms . leg spasms. help!?

Accepted Answer

Herniated disc: This may be caused by a herniated disc in the cervical spine. She should see a spine specialist. An MRI may be appropriate.

Question 3

good day, i am experiencing frequent muscle cramps/spasms on right hand side of body (upper arm, hands, fingers, legs and toes).  please can you advise if i should be concerned and what i can do.  this has been going on for more than 6 months now. tx?

Accepted Answer

Muscle cramps : You need a thorough medical evaluation with particular attention to the neurological part of the physical exam. Ideally you should see a good neurologist.

Question 4

have a pain under my left shoulder blade that hurts when i cough or clear throat.the pain radiates down arm with little finger tingling?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Because patients having cardiac problems can have these symptoms, you should have this ruled out.  But the most common cause is an irritation of a nerve in the neck by a bone spur or herniation that can cause pain or numbness that runs down the arm into the hand.  An MRI can usually show the cause of the problem if it does not resolve.  Thank you for the question.

Question 5

is there any chance on a child get hiv infection if she touched a hiv positive persons scratch on his leg, then got her finger cut on that place where she touched it?

Accepted Answer

: No worries. It takes far more exposure than this to catch HIV. Probably nobody has ever been infected in this manner.

Question 6

at work i touched a pair of wet jeans (it was wet on the leg part of the jeans) i have a little cut under my finger and when i touched the jeans it burned my cut will i get herpetic whitlow or any other infection? same goes for touching a wet cup?

Accepted Answer

: probably very unlikely. Make sure you wash your hands well when you have exposed yourself to possible infection. Good Luck

Question 7

i started prednisone yesterday because of a lung and sinus infection i can't get rid of. but now my legs and arms are very achy is there any relation?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone?: Cannot imagine a sinus and lung infection which would require steroids absent other therapy. If you have an autoimmune condition this needs lengthy discussion with the doctor treating you. Steroids can produce muscle damage (myopathy), but without seeing and examining you with full access to records cannot comment. Good luck, .

Question 8

i randomly feel pain in my armpits, get chest pains and my throat hurts and feels weird. my arms and legs also get tingles and randomly gets cold. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

: Those symptoms are fairly nonspecific. More information is needed to narrow down potential causes. Please get seen virtually or in person for an evaluation.

Question 9

hello i have the flu and a tempeture of 38.9 im wondering is it normal for my legs and fingers to cramp every time i move im drinking loads of wwter?

Accepted Answer

Not normal, but...: ...it is not terribly unusual. When your temperature goes that high, your fluids and electrolytes are bound to get thrown off, in spite of your water consumption. You should make sure you get enough potassium along with the water. You could drink Gatorade or Pedialyte, or eat bananas. Also, your body is dehydrated until your urine is clear. If it's still dark or yellow, you're not drinking enough.

Question 10

i am pregnant, 35 weeks,and i've been having sometimes where my leg or arm goes numb and my fingers or toes cripple up really bad and get stuck. why?

Accepted Answer

Cramps: sounds like cramping from a deficiency in potassium or calcium

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Have had a troat infection cough and am getting cramps in my leg and arm witch makes me unable to move my finger for a few minites what could cauce it

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Feels like something stuck in my throat every time i swallow. there is no burning sensation, but when this does occur it feels like my chest cramps up up and i feel weak. legs and arms seems to get pins and needles more often & easier. ?

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My wife has severe arm pain in bothnarms, and burning as well from her shoulders to her fingers. also muscle cramps in both arms . leg spasms. help!?

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Good day, i am experiencing frequent muscle cramps/spasms on right hand side of body (upper arm, hands, fingers, legs and toes). please can you advise if i should be concerned and what i can do. this has been going on for more than 6 months now. tx?

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Have a pain under my left shoulder blade that hurts when i cough or clear throat.the pain radiates down arm with little finger tingling?

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Is there any chance on a child get hiv infection if she touched a hiv positive persons scratch on his leg, then got her finger cut on that place where she touched it?

A member asked:

At work i touched a pair of wet jeans (it was wet on the leg part of the jeans) i have a little cut under my finger and when i touched the jeans it burned my cut will i get herpetic whitlow or any other infection? same goes for touching a wet cup?

A member asked:

I started prednisone yesterday because of a lung and sinus infection i can't get rid of. but now my legs and arms are very achy is there any relation?

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I randomly feel pain in my armpits, get chest pains and my throat hurts and feels weird. my arms and legs also get tingles and randomly gets cold. what could be the cause of this?

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Hello i have the flu and a tempeture of 38.9 im wondering is it normal for my legs and fingers to cramp every time i move im drinking loads of wwter?

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I am pregnant, 35 weeks,and i've been having sometimes where my leg or arm goes numb and my fingers or toes cripple up really bad and get stuck. why?

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