Question 1

i have pain in arm from a iv placed on the back of my hand   pain is moving up my forearm to elbow  .?

Accepted Answer

Superficial phlebiti: The IV catheter or fluids/medication placed into the vein may have caused irritation to the vein causing an inflammatory response with a cord like feel to the vein with redness, heat, pain being present.  Vein may have a blood clot present, and will often move up the vein, hence the pain in the forearm to elbow.  Often heat, time will heal this.

Question 2

surgery to reconstruct pec major after tendon tear 5 cm 6 wks post op tingling and numbness in hand pain in pec shoulder arm forearm elbow point  ?

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Nerve irritation: Postoperative parasthesias( numbness, tingling, etc.) are not uncommon after your type of surgery. Nerves that provide sensation/ pain temperature and help to move muscles in your forearm and hand are fairly close by. Once the swelling from the surgery subsides these symptoms should diminish... If they don't consult w/ your orthopedic surgeon. Good Luck!

Question 3

sudden pain in left arm from elbow to hand. pain mosly in wrists. will wrapping and icing help? has happened before bt never stays long

Accepted Answer

Wrist Pain: Why do you have arm/elbow/wrist pain? Any history of trauma? Do you play any sport? Is it just pain or with redness and swelling? Cold compress and nsaids such as ibuprofen/aleve can help relieve the inflammation.  If it doesnt go away, get it checked by your doctor. Hope you feel better.

Question 4

what could be causing left arm and hand pain that goes into my fingers?

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Several things: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 5

neck pain with arm and hand pain and tingling in left foot...what coul it be?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: This sounds a lot like a pinched nerve in the neck. The left foot tingling is unusual for a pinched nerve in the neck so it would suggest a different diagnosis or 2 separate unrelated diagnoses.

Question 6

left shoulder pain with left arm/hand pain. emg/ncv test. pain in right armpit & right thumb-pointer. which discs? ncv show difference in left & right

Accepted Answer

C5 radiculopathy: Pain in these areas suggests a C5 radiculopathy. Aggressive conservative measurement is preferred prior to considering any surgical intervention. See a neurologist and physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in order to help manage your pain. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/94118-treatment

Question 7

have right anti pain week after breast surgery and the iv was in the left hand pain sharp and unable to move arm

Accepted Answer

I : I am not sure what "anti" pain is or how it relates to an IV in the left hand.  Discomfort a week after surgery may or may not be normal.  It all depends on how concerned you are about the pain you are having. The best thing to do is to call your surgeon and check with them.  If you cannot reach them then try your internist.  If all else fails and you feel your need is urgent then go to the nearest emergency room.  I hope this helps.

Question 8

i usually have one or two canker sores at a time when they occur, but recently i began to develop at least twelve very painful canker sores reoccurring along with unbearable arm and hand pain on both sides  from my upper arm to my fingers?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatologist: I suspect that you have a painful polyneuropathy or polyneuritis which may be on the basis of an autoimmune disorder in view of the presence of multiple mouth ulcers. I recommend an evaluation by a rheumatologist. A neurologist and oral surgeon may also be consulted for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

what type of doctor would i go see for arm, shoulder and hand pain?

Accepted Answer

Ortho: Seek consultation with orthopedic surgeon, if you have tingling or numbness may be you need to see neurologist also. Always good idea to call your primary care physician to rule out emergency.

Question 10

the hand specialist is suggesting i see a neurologist for my arm/hand pain. this is worker's comp. both tests for emg and xray are negative. why?

Accepted Answer

Thought: EMG is for nerve function speed.
X-ray will show some soft tissue but more bone.
There are tendons, muscle, vessels, cartilage, that are part of an extremity and can have issues.
Some other pains are referred pain from heart etc
Good history,physical exam may guide to cause of trouble, and confirm wit higher testing.

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Sudden pain in left arm from elbow to hand. pain mosly in wrists. will wrapping and icing help? has happened before bt never stays long

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Neck pain with arm and hand pain and tingling in left foot...what coul it be?

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Left shoulder pain with left arm/hand pain. emg/ncv test. pain in right armpit & right thumb-pointer. which discs? ncv show difference in left & right

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Have right anti pain week after breast surgery and the iv was in the left hand pain sharp and unable to move arm

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I usually have one or two canker sores at a time when they occur, but recently i began to develop at least twelve very painful canker sores reoccurring along with unbearable arm and hand pain on both sides from my upper arm to my fingers?

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What type of doctor would i go see for arm, shoulder and hand pain?

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The hand specialist is suggesting i see a neurologist for my arm/hand pain. this is worker's comp. both tests for emg and xray are negative. why?

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