Question 1

pain in right shoulder going down right arm?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis: If there is no history of recent sprain and motion of the shoulder affects the discomfort, bursitis is likely. Try cold or hot applications, liniment, rest and , if you can take them, nsaids like Ibuprofen with food.  If symptoms persist or worsen, an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon would be best.

Question 2

what would cause pain in right shoulder to radiate down the right arm?

Accepted Answer

Most likely : Tendonitis of the rotator cuff, or bursitis of the shoulder, the pain usually shot down to the arm like you describe.

Question 3

pain down upper right of spine/shoulder and going down under right arm/chest area is caused by what?

Accepted Answer

Several potentials: This could potentially be due to a pinched nerve in the neck, or pathology within the shoulder itself (i.e. Joint instability or degenerative changes), or even upper lung pathology.  See your physician if symptoms persist.

Question 4

i'm 27 and today my right arm has just felt weird all day it's like a tingling feeling from my shoulder down i just can't get comfortable to sleep?

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See below: These symptoms could be serious and need to be thoroughly evaluated by your doctor.

Question 5

i have been having neck and shoulder pain on my right side for a week now. at times the pain will go down my right arm as well. what would cause this?

Accepted Answer

Your neck: Thank you for the question.   There are many potential causes, but among the most common is the irritation of a nerve in the neck.  The term "cervical radiculopathy" refers to the pain that can run don the arm into the neck from a nerve irritation in the neck.  Uusally a phyxical exam and appropraite imaging studies can diagnose the problem.

Question 6

i'm having pain on the top of my right shoulder down the right arm.hurts to touch the shoulder and arm. also having dull pinching pain,what's going on?

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See details: It is probably a bursitis or tendinitis but a pinched nerve is also possible. Have the issue evaluated.

Question 7

pain in my right shoulder blade radiating down my right arm to my elbow. the pain becomes unbarable when i stand. ?

Accepted Answer

Cervical/upper back: Is there any history of herniated or bulging cervical discs? Are you pushing up from a seated position with your arms to stand? Postural problems that can cause pain under the scapula include poor ergonomic posture at computer, carrying laptop or bag or child on one side or in front, driving long dist., lifting weights, sleep positions.

http://www.uptodate.com/contents/neck-pain-beyond-the-basics

Question 8

i have this pain in my shoulder blade going through to the front and down my right arm and the arm becomes numb at times.

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you: may have a cervical spine compression. You need an evaluation as soon as possible to avoid permanent nerve damage. Make an appointment today.

Question 9

i'm 22 no health problems i have right arm pain it starts like n my shoulder all the way down kinda like a tired feeling n it?  er?

Accepted Answer

Arm pain: I would get checked by a physician ASAP.  Stroke which is rare in your age group is always a consideration. Cervical radiculopathy is a strong consideration. Other peripheral nerve problems must be ruled out. See the doctor soon

Question 10

i have pain in the middle of my back near the right shoulder blade and radiates down my right arm with a sharp pain just to the middle of my arm.

Accepted Answer

See a spine guy or-: -PCP &amp; get referrals if needed. Sounds like cervical disk in origin so may need an MRI 2 really know. An orthopedic surgeon is also a way 2 determine if shoulder in origin or cervical.

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I'm 27 and today my right arm has just felt weird all day it's like a tingling feeling from my shoulder down i just can't get comfortable to sleep?

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I have been having neck and shoulder pain on my right side for a week now. at times the pain will go down my right arm as well. what would cause this?

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I'm having pain on the top of my right shoulder down the right arm.hurts to touch the shoulder and arm. also having dull pinching pain,what's going on?

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Pain in my right shoulder blade radiating down my right arm to my elbow. the pain becomes unbarable when i stand. ?

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I have this pain in my shoulder blade going through to the front and down my right arm and the arm becomes numb at times.

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I'm 22 no health problems i have right arm pain it starts like n my shoulder all the way down kinda like a tired feeling n it? er?

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I have pain in the middle of my back near the right shoulder blade and radiates down my right arm with a sharp pain just to the middle of my arm.

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