Question 1

mini heart attack or pinched nerve, im 22, 5'11, 236lbs, smoker, junkfood eater, no exercise, shooting pain radiating from my neck, worsens at shoulder and shooting down into my arm and hand?

Accepted Answer

Only A or B?: I've never heard of a mini heart attack, but I expect your heart may not be as healthy as some 22 yr olds'. A cervical disc problem may be found, but I'm not happy trying to select A or B. You are heading down a bad highway and the pains and distress that you'll be heading toward make this look like a walk in the park. Please do comsider making changes. Talk to older folk about it life.

Question 2

last september i went to the er for numbness in left arm. they said i either have a pinched nerve or herniated disc in my cervical spine. when i turn my head i can feel the pain radiate down my arm. can feel pain when i do neck exercises. x-ray asap?

Accepted Answer

: There is no urgency but you should have a MRI done sooner or later. Pain and numbness of the arm are common symptoms of cervical herniated disc or cervical spondylosis. If possible, you should see a spine orthopedist or a neurosurgeon. Neck exercise is still recommended.

Question 3

both arms are so sore pinch nerve whst exercise can i do relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

Get seen: It is possible that there may be permanent nerve injury if you ignore this!  please see an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon soon.  It is possible  there may be a non surgical solution but you need expert evaluation and advice.

Question 4

dr. prescribed a 14 day course of prednisone for a diagnosed pinched nerve in arm. does this just treat symptoms or address cause? will pain return?

Accepted Answer

Oral Pred: This is considered useless by most evidence reviewed papers. If it went away, nature did it and it can easily reoccur.

Question 5

does a pinched nerve travel down an arm?

Accepted Answer

It can: A "pinched nerve" in the neck can cause varying degrees of arm pain, weakness, numbness, and/or tingling.

Question 6

what surgery do i need for pinched nerve in my arm?

Accepted Answer

It depends on nerve: The most common arm compressions are carpal tunnel ( median N at wrist) cubital tunnel (ulnar N at elbow) and less commonly guyon canal (ulnar N at wrist). Each requires a decompression surgery. Carpal tunnel involves opening the flexor retinaculm, and can often be done by scope. Cubital tunnel requires open surgery and often replacing the N in its canal. Steroids and PT may prevent surgery.

Question 7

does a pinched nerve causing pain in the arm self-resolve?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Pinched nerves can resolve on their own at times and gentle stretches and over the counter anti inflammatory medications may help. Persistent pinched nerve pain should be evaluated by an appropriately trained provider, however, as it could represent a serious medical condition which could worsen without appropriate treatment.

Question 8

i have a minor pain in my left arm that is transiet. it feels like a pinched nerve.  should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

Pulled muscle?: There are a lot of things, many of them minor, that can lead to such a complaint. If it's really bothering you, it needs to be evaluated by your doc to rule out anything bad. Osteopathic manipulation can be very helpful for minor pain complaints such as this that aren't caused by more ominous problems.

Question 9

with pinched nerve in neck , could you get zaps in arm & back? after those zaps it's like my nerves went bad or loss of sensation ...should i see someone?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Your symptoms indicate that you do have something  pressing on your nerve, please see your 1ry care physician or a neurologist ASAP.  Feel better.

Question 10

with pinched nerve in neck , could you get zaps in arm & back? after those zaps it's like my nerves are impaired or i have loss of sensation ...should i see someone?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Yes, you should see someone.  If your nerves are impaired now, they may get worse without treatment, causing a serious problem.

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Mini heart attack or pinched nerve, im 22, 5'11, 236lbs, smoker, junkfood eater, no exercise, shooting pain radiating from my neck, worsens at shoulder and shooting down into my arm and hand?

A member asked:

Last september i went to the er for numbness in left arm. they said i either have a pinched nerve or herniated disc in my cervical spine. when i turn my head i can feel the pain radiate down my arm. can feel pain when i do neck exercises. x-ray asap?

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Both arms are so sore pinch nerve whst exercise can i do relieve pain?

A member asked:

Dr. prescribed a 14 day course of prednisone for a diagnosed pinched nerve in arm. does this just treat symptoms or address cause? will pain return?

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Does a pinched nerve travel down an arm?

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What surgery do i need for pinched nerve in my arm?

A member asked:

Does a pinched nerve causing pain in the arm self-resolve?

A member asked:

I have a minor pain in my left arm that is transiet. it feels like a pinched nerve. should i be concerned ?

A member asked:

With pinched nerve in neck , could you get zaps in arm & back? after those zaps it's like my nerves went bad or loss of sensation ...should i see someone?

A member asked:

With pinched nerve in neck , could you get zaps in arm & back? after those zaps it's like my nerves are impaired or i have loss of sensation ...should i see someone?

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