Question 1

dull throbbing pain in right arm. cant move it a certain way. cant lift my arm back behind my head. is this frozen shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects your shoulder joint. It usually involves pain and stiffness that develops gradually, gets worse and then finally goes away. This can take anywhere from a year to 3 years. Your shoulder is made up of three bones that form a ball-and-socket joint.Mar 14, 2019
Symptoms: Joint stiffness

Frozen Shoulder - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatmentwww.webmd.com ›

Question 2

for 2 days now, i've been having a throbbing pain in my right arm, similar to the feeling after getting a shot of penicillin. it comes and goes. why?

Accepted Answer

Arm pain: Pain in arm can be for  various reasons. Sounds like it is in your deltoid muscle if it is like pain from "a shot of PCN". Could be that you have injured that muscle in some way. Shoulder or neck problems can refer pain to the shoulder. Outside chance of some type of chest problem referring pain to shoulder.

Question 3

hi, started having a slightly throbbing pain in my right arm near underside of elbow, no chest pain, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Elbow pain: It's difficult to determine how serious a symptom is without a full history and physical examination.  Its never a bad idea to discuss your symptoms in person with your personal physician so that he/she can take a better look at your elbow as well.

Question 4

sharp throbbing pain in upper right arm for weeks and getting worse. now it is affecting my sleep.  what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Right handed?: If you are right handed and have been using your arms and hands a lot you could be experiencing pain from aberrant compression at the level of the cervical spine, the brachial plexus, thoracic outlet.  These are a few of the myraid possibilities including vascular, infectious, musculoskeletal or inflammatory conditions.  Bottom line is you need an exam.

Question 5

i have a throbbing pain in my right upper arm. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Many options: It is a bit hard to tell based on your description. The causes could include muscle aches or bruising. Sometimes medications like cholesterol meda can cause generalized muscle aches. Your best bet is to be examined by your primary doctor who would know your complete medical history including the medications you take.

Question 6

i just recently felt a throbbing, pulsing slight pain in my right arm, then it stopped, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Pain: This sounds like nerve pain. There may be a pinched nerve around your neck or elsewhere that is causing this pain. If the pain has completely disappeared you shouldn't worry too much. If the pain appears again your must see your doctor for a proper examination and treatment

Question 7

intense, throbbing pain over outer aspect of forearm from hand midway up arm. pain when rotate arm.  wakes from sleep.  travels up to elbow.  help!

Accepted Answer

Nerve pinch: Common entrapments of ulnar N at the elbow, cubital tunnel,syndrome, can cause this. Might also be a forearm entrapment at pronator teres. See an ortho or PMR doc to eval,this and get a correct diagnosis and treatment path.

Question 8

extreme throbbing right arm pain, no excessive swelling, had a dvt 13 years earlier in same arm but now on coumdin therapy. pt is fine?

Accepted Answer

Pain: You should see your doctor. You still can have a DVT with a therapeutic pt. You may need a ultrasound or a MRI to evaluate if coming from your cervical spine.

Question 9

i am recovering from surgery and am getting left arm pain that comes and goes.  it is a throbbing pain in my bicep and hurts almost like a pulse throb.   i have a history of nerve pain so i never know when to take these pains seriously.  ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Hi
If you just had surgery and are having severe pain, you need to see your surgeon as soon as possible. Hope you feel better soon

Question 10

what causes striking upper right arm pain?

Accepted Answer

Upper arm pain: Consider referred cervical pain, referred heart problems, sprains, strains, rotator cuff tendonitis or tearing. Most ominous would be the one related to the heart. Check with er or your pcp asap for this.

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Dull throbbing pain in right arm. cant move it a certain way. cant lift my arm back behind my head. is this frozen shoulder?

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For 2 days now, i've been having a throbbing pain in my right arm, similar to the feeling after getting a shot of penicillin. it comes and goes. why?

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Hi, started having a slightly throbbing pain in my right arm near underside of elbow, no chest pain, should i be concerned?

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Sharp throbbing pain in upper right arm for weeks and getting worse. now it is affecting my sleep. what can it be?

A member asked:

I have a throbbing pain in my right upper arm. what can it be?

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I just recently felt a throbbing, pulsing slight pain in my right arm, then it stopped, should i be worried?

A member asked:

Intense, throbbing pain over outer aspect of forearm from hand midway up arm. pain when rotate arm. wakes from sleep. travels up to elbow. help!

A member asked:

Extreme throbbing right arm pain, no excessive swelling, had a dvt 13 years earlier in same arm but now on coumdin therapy. pt is fine?

A member asked:

I am recovering from surgery and am getting left arm pain that comes and goes. it is a throbbing pain in my bicep and hurts almost like a pulse throb. i have a history of nerve pain so i never know when to take these pains seriously. ?

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What causes striking upper right arm pain?

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