Question 1

left arm pain that started in elbow area 2 days ago. comes and goes, no chest pain or shortness of breath. from shoulder to pointer finger.am on high ?

Accepted Answer

Arm discomfort: Left arm discomfort may occur as a reffered symptom in coronary events, but classically, when it's recurrent,  there is a pattern of it being brought on by exertion and often has associated chest discomfort, sweats,nausea,shortness of breath and is relieved by resting. Elbow tendonitis, is more likely in your case, especially if it's affected by elbow motion and is tender. See MD for exam.

Question 2

on/off left arm pain over elbow are and upper area months. neck sore, thumb pointer finger sometimes numb especially at night. cervical fusion c6/7 one year prior for right arm numbness. heart risk factor low hdl and ectopic beats. heart or nerve?

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: Does not sound cardiac to me, and more likely you have a left carpal tunnel syndrome or a left C6 nerve involvement.  Followup cervical MRI and a left arm EMG will localize and substantiate severity and provide guide for further intervention.  Talk to your doctor about your heart concerns, unlikely but just to be safe.

Question 3

upper left arm pain with finger pain. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Possibly. You may have a nerve pinched in your neck that is radiating down your arm. Consider seeing a physician who does emg's to clarify the diagnosis. I hope this helps!

Question 4

i have left arm pain with numbness and tingling in my left pinky finger.

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From your elbow...: Is the pain in your entire arm or just below the elbow? This could be coming from inflammation/ irritation of your ulnar nerve, mahybe from medial epicondylitis (or other causes). Have you had an elbow injury recently, or do you do a lot of repetitive motion involving your elbow? It is also possible for these symptoms to be coming from your shoulder or neck.

Question 5

i have left arm pain in whole arm down to my fingers.  comes and goes and is better when i sleep.  sometimes radiates to back of head and back?

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy: Suggestive of disc disease in back with extension of nerve pain to arm this is frequently caused by a disc pressing on the nerves leaving the spine.

Question 6

neck, left shoulder and left arm pain.. i have tingling all the way down my arm.. more in my pinky and ring finger..

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy: You may have a herniated cervical disk with radiculopathy (compression of a nerve). See your doctor. An MRI of the spine in your neck may be ordered. Treatment is usually physical therapy and sometimes surgery.

Question 7

left shoulder blade pain also between that and the spine and left arm pain and tingling ring and pinky finger?

Accepted Answer

Tingling: Several problems. May be pulled muscle in neck or scapular region. Also sounds like a pinched nerve of the lower neck, possible pinched ulnar nerve at the elbow, too.

Question 8

aching left arm pain from top to fingers. some right arm pain. chest pain,cant tell where it is.feel like im breathing through a straw. dizzy,heart?

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Pain: It sounds as if you are suffering from generalized anxiety symptoms. You need to start relaxation exercises such as yoga and if that doesn't help then seeing a doctor would be advisable. Good Luck

Question 9

radiating left arm pain starting below shoulder down to hand. fingers feel numb. soreness left side of neck. had for past 12 hours. nsaids dont help.

Accepted Answer

radiculopathy : cervicalgia (neck pain)  radiculopathy, nerve root irriion in the c5 to c7 distribution , is one cause, seek medical attention if symptoms continue

Question 10

sudden left arm pain near elbow lasts seconds no other symptoms . feels like a dull ache , feeling ok otherwise ?

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Elbow pain: Difficult to answer here. We need to know is the pain on the inside or the outside of the elbow or is it in the back. Is the pain during activities or when still. Is the area tender or swollen? How long of the symptoms been going on and was there any inciting event? Obviously this could represent tennis elbow or golf elbow or olecranon bursitis.

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Left arm pain that started in elbow area 2 days ago. comes and goes, no chest pain or shortness of breath. from shoulder to pointer finger.am on high ?

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On/off left arm pain over elbow are and upper area months. neck sore, thumb pointer finger sometimes numb especially at night. cervical fusion c6/7 one year prior for right arm numbness. heart risk factor low hdl and ectopic beats. heart or nerve?

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Upper left arm pain with finger pain. what does this mean?

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I have left arm pain with numbness and tingling in my left pinky finger.

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I have left arm pain in whole arm down to my fingers. comes and goes and is better when i sleep. sometimes radiates to back of head and back?

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Neck, left shoulder and left arm pain.. i have tingling all the way down my arm.. more in my pinky and ring finger..

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Left shoulder blade pain also between that and the spine and left arm pain and tingling ring and pinky finger?

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Aching left arm pain from top to fingers. some right arm pain. chest pain,cant tell where it is.feel like im breathing through a straw. dizzy,heart?

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Radiating left arm pain starting below shoulder down to hand. fingers feel numb. soreness left side of neck. had for past 12 hours. nsaids dont help.

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Sudden left arm pain near elbow lasts seconds no other symptoms . feels like a dull ache , feeling ok otherwise ?

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