Question 1

my left arm is so achy?

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Arm pain: Arm pain may be a muscle-skeletal  condition (strain, contusion, tendontis, bursitis) or a neurological condition (carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome or cervical spine myelopathy='pinched nerves')  if symptoms persist it is best to get seen by your provider.  Rarely is arm pain a 'circulation' problem.

Question 2

what causing left arm to feel heavy?

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See details: This needs evaluation by a doctor. Is the arm truly weak? Pain or weakness in the arm or shoulder area has many possible causes.

Question 3

sudden pain in lower inside left arm?

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To the Doctor: Not one of those symptoms that you need to be google searching for the answer on your computer.  Your age and gender put you on the side of being safe about this one.  See your doctor.  If this occurred with or after any exertion i would be particularly concerned.

Question 4

presistant pain in top half of left arm?

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Persistent arm pain: If there is no history of trauma (ie a fall or twisting injury) then persistent single sided arm pain could have several causes. Is the pain worse at night? Worse on movement or at rest?

There could be many different causes but without a proper examination and a history taken it is difficult to give you a proper answer.

I agree with the other answers to seek advice from a doctor.

Question 5

why does my left arm feel cold and tingly?

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Could be.....: Several things from minor, like a 'pinched nerve' in the neck, to major, like thoracic outlet syndrome.....See your doctor soon to get checked out.

Question 6

my left arm feels heavy. its hard to move it?

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Possible nerve traum: I'm so sorry that thiks has happened to you but if it is not improving I would ask you to go to urgent care

Question 7

what does it mean to have pain in my left arm?

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Not sure: Tough to say over the computer, but l arm pain can certainly be associated with serious issues like cardiac chest pain.  Best to have your pain evaluated by a dr. And get the proper diagnosis.  Good luck.

Question 8

what to do if i cannot fully extend my left arm?

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Needs to be checked: If you can not extend your left arm,you should consult your doctor or an orthopedic doctor.It may be due to muscle breakdown,Tennis Elbow or other neuro muscular disorders.Get it checked

Question 9

what to do if pain in my left arm when i smoke.?

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Artery tightening: Smoking can cause spasm of any artery in the body among which those supplying the arm. 
I would advise if you would stop smoking with the help of a smoking clinic if you have been failing on your own. The pain you are feeling in your arm could be sign of an underlying tightness in the arm artery. An imaging of the artery with ulltrasound can show you the abnormality.

Question 10

why does upper left arm hurt like i just had a shot?

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: I assume there has been no recent injury,strain or overuse. If your pain can be localized to &amp; aggravated by motions of the shoulder, bursitis or tendonitis of the shoulder is vary likely. Apply alternating cold &amp; hot applications for 20 minutes every few hours and, if you can take them, anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or naproxen should help. If no improvement, see your MD or an orthopedic

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