Question 1

i have been having intermittent and alternating left shoulder and shoulder blade, upper and outer left arm pain x1wk. no chest pain. brewing heart atk?

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Get checked: Multiple possible causes of your symptoms.  May certainly be musculoskeletal, but cardiac needs to be ruled out.  A good detail history of your symptoms coulpled with an exam of the area will likely sort it out.

Question 2

what may cause arm pain?

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Arm pain: Many causes. Consider tendonitis, tendon tears, overuse, referred cervical spine pain, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, radial tunnel, bone injury, contusion, infection, fibromyalgia, inflammation, tumor, etc. Check with orthopedic surgeon.

Question 3

what causes severe arm pain?

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See below: Many things can cause these symptoms.  You need to see your doctor.  He/she whill perform a thorough examination to see what's going on and tell you what to do about it.

Question 4

what is causing constant arm pain?

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Arm pain: Pain with arm movement is likely the arm/shoulder. Pain with neck movement suggests nerve pain from a herniated disc. Neither urgent if not progressing. Ok to try some nsaids, ice/heat for a couple days. Typically, these usually improve over several weeks. Pain that does not deserves a doc evaluation.

Question 5

what can i do to alleviate arm pain?

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Eval.: This is a very general question.  Usually treatment plans for pain are developed based on the diagnosis or the type of pain.  If this is chronic problem  - medical assessment is important. Acupuncture can be helpful for chronic limb pain of varying etiologies.

Question 6

why dose my arm pain hurt now and then?

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See below: Many things can cause these symptoms.  You need to see your doctor.  He/she whill perform a thorough examination to see what's going on and tell you what to do about it.

Question 7

what medicine should i take for my arm pain?

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Over the counter: Depends on how severe your pain is and on what medical history and allergies you have. You can start with tylenol and if not enough try non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs sich as (ibuprofen) if there are no contraindications. See a doctor for further evaluation of your pain and advise on dosing of pain killers.

Question 8

what is causing chest and arm pain?

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Need more info: How bad is it? Is the pain on the surface at the rib or deep in the chest?  Does it come and go or change with coughing? Does it move? Does it radiate anywhere else?  What makes it worse? Activity?  Eating?  Breathing? Did you injure yourself? Is it improving or worsening or the same.Other symptoms? Fevers? Chills? If worsening or a/w shortness of breath see an md. If severe call 911.

Question 9

why am i always having left arm pain?

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Many Possibilities: Although you are young, we can't forget that left arm pain can be referred from other places such as the heart, cervical spine, etc.  There certainly are many other possibilities such as referred shoulder pain, but if you haven't seen a physician i would recommend starting with your regular doctor first to narrow the possibilities.

Question 10

arm pain after sneezing?

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Maybe a disk problem: If the pain goes to the arm below the shoulder it may be a ruptured (herniated) disk in your neck. If you also have nerve symptoms (numbness, tingling, weakness) it is even more likely. If the pain continues or worsens, see your primary provider or a spinal specialist.

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