Question 1

can i get pain meds my arm hurts?

Accepted Answer

Arm pain : You can see a doctor in person. The doctor can evaluate you and determine the two of you can find a good plan

Question 2

what does it mean if your left arm hurts?

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Not enough info: The possibilities are many since you did not mention which part of your arm actually hurts. If concerned, see a doctor.

Question 3

what does it mean when your right arm hurts?

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Many possibles. : You need to provide specifics. Is it shoulder, elbow or wrist? The question is too vague.

Question 4

my right arm hurts sometimes i here cracking?

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In elbow?: Could be tendinitis. If appropriate Ibuprofen and avoidance of overuse are beginning recommendations.

Question 5

isn't it a bad thing when you're left arm hurts?

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Can be: You may be thinking of the referred pain to one's left arm as a sign of a heart attack?  This typically is not in 26 y/o females, but if you have chest heaviness and shortness of breath, by all means go to your local emergency room.

Question 6

my left arm hurts what could be the cause i'm 17 ?

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Left arm pain: There needs to be more specific information. Was there an injury? Where does it hurt on the left arm? Were you doing something? Did you just wake up in pain? How long has it been going on? It is difficult to assess for the possible causes without more specific information.

Question 7

how can it be that my arm hurts after lifting weights?

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Where is pain: To answer this question i would need to know where the pain is.  Regardless, if you have persistant pain with working out i would stop doing the painful exercises and see if the pain resolves.  If not it is time for an eval with your friendly neighborhood orthopaedic surgeon.
Cheers.

Question 8

what does it mean when your right arm hurts in a woman?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Depending on which part of your arm hurts, what makes it better and worse, and other aspects of your exam, there are multiple possible causes ranging from muscle tightness to referred pain to a pinched nerve.  Start with your primary care doctor- they may refer you to a sports med doc or physiatrist for further diagnosis or treatment.

Question 9

how can it be that my arm hurts after getting blood taken?

Accepted Answer

See below: The needle is inserted inot a vein to get the sample and when it is withdrawn some hemorrhage may occur from the vein  if so this may casue some degree of discomfort or pain.

Question 10

my right arm hurts when i try to lift it what can i do for it?

Accepted Answer

4 steps: 1) if it just started without trauma, rest it for a bit. Don't do any heavy lifting.
2) use some ice
3) take some ibuprofen
4) if not better in 10-14 days get it looked at. 

If the pain started after a fall or if you heard a pop, then you might want to see someone sooner.

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