Question 1

i took shingles shot thurs & now i hae rash heat & swelling over my arm.  along with iching nausea & heat in arm.  what to do?

Accepted Answer

Skin Infection: This very well may be a rare but possible complication of a shot.  It could be a skin infection. I would page your doctor on call to discuss.

Question 2

hello. i've had constant numb/tingle in left fingers for 5 days, occassionally in left ear, & right now heat in left torso/arm.

Accepted Answer

Various symptoms: The left hand symptoms may be caused by nerve impingement in the wrist(-carpal tunnel syndrome), but symptoms in the ears and torso would be unrelated. If these varied symptoms persist, I recommend an evaluation by a neurologist who will order appropriate tests including checking for deficiencies of calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin b12,iron as well as for anemia and thyroid disorders.

Question 3

hurt shoulder (rotator?) from lifting.  can't lift arm. should i ice or heat?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Ice will help keep the swelling and pain down. The important question is what is wrong with your shoulder. If the pain does not go away in a week or so, see your doctor to get examined and possibly have tests to determine what was damaged. Hope this helps!

Question 4

i had my picc line removed this afternoon after having it for five days. my arm is achy. can i put heat or cold over the site?

Accepted Answer

You can: You could do that or some intermittent Acetaminophen (tylenol) for the discomfort.  However keep a watch to ensure no signs of a clot or infection- swelling or redness or warmth or immense difficulty moving the arm . Whenever possible keep arm elevated.

Question 5

i think i was bite in my arm is swollen, red hard to the touch, heat. what bit me?

Accepted Answer

: Rarely will the appearance or location of a bite reveal what did it. If you catch the bug in the act, you can, otherwise there is no way to know.

Question 6

6 days after shoulder injury. feel pain at shoulder when i write, walk or lift arm up. should i ice or heat the affected area?

Accepted Answer

Get an evaluation: Depends on the type of injury you sustained. If you have pain with all of those activities, then getting an evaluation and some diagnostic testing may be useful.

Question 7

my arm is sore from pitching, some people tell me to ice it and some tell me to put heat on it. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Ice: After intense physical activity ice for 20 minutes 4 - 5 times daily is best.  Pain is your body's way of talking to you.  Make sure you listen to it.  If you fail to completely recover between games you need physical therapy or to improve your mechanics.  If you use your body properly you can recover completely in 2-3 days.

Question 8

im having a prolong  burning pain on my whole left side of my body. i feel like im expose to heat from the fire. i feel like twisting my left arm.

Accepted Answer

Burning Pain: You need to find the cause for your pain.  It MAY be neuropathy, a form of never damage,  or something called RSD which is less likely.  Please see your doctor for diagnosis and helps. Peace and good health.

Question 9

i got a depomedrol shot today in my left arm. my arm is killing me, it hurts to move. tried ice, heat and advil. why so much pain from a shot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on volume of injection, injection site, injection technique, muscle mass etc. Please call the office of the the injecting physician/NP.MA and notify them-asap.

Question 10

why do i get heat rashes on uncovered parts like my arm when mowing the lawn and how can i prevent it? or do i just let my body cool down afterwards and not put anything on it?

Accepted Answer

: I assume you're not having sunburn of the uncovered arms instead of prickly heat with eruptions around hair follicles. Try mowing wearing very loose fitting sleeves or rub antiperspirant on your arms.

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I took shingles shot thurs & now i hae rash heat & swelling over my arm. along with iching nausea & heat in arm. what to do?

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Hello. i've had constant numb/tingle in left fingers for 5 days, occassionally in left ear, & right now heat in left torso/arm.

A member asked:

Hurt shoulder (rotator?) from lifting. can't lift arm. should i ice or heat?

A member asked:

I had my picc line removed this afternoon after having it for five days. my arm is achy. can i put heat or cold over the site?

A member asked:

I think i was bite in my arm is swollen, red hard to the touch, heat. what bit me?

A member asked:

6 days after shoulder injury. feel pain at shoulder when i write, walk or lift arm up. should i ice or heat the affected area?

A member asked:

My arm is sore from pitching, some people tell me to ice it and some tell me to put heat on it. what should i do?

A member asked:

Im having a prolong burning pain on my whole left side of my body. i feel like im expose to heat from the fire. i feel like twisting my left arm.

A member asked:

I got a depomedrol shot today in my left arm. my arm is killing me, it hurts to move. tried ice, heat and advil. why so much pain from a shot?

A member asked:

Why do i get heat rashes on uncovered parts like my arm when mowing the lawn and how can i prevent it? or do i just let my body cool down afterwards and not put anything on it?

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