Question 1

what does it mean when your right arm hurts in a woman?

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Depends...: Depending on which part of your arm hurts, what makes it better and worse, and other aspects of your exam, there are multiple possible causes ranging from muscle tightness to referred pain to a pinched nerve.  Start with your primary care doctor- they may refer you to a sports med doc or physiatrist for further diagnosis or treatment.

Question 2

my right arm hurts sometimes i here cracking?

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In elbow?: Could be tendinitis. If appropriate Ibuprofen and avoidance of overuse are beginning recommendations.

Question 3

my right arm hurts when i try to lift it what can i do for it?

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4 steps: 1) if it just started without trauma, rest it for a bit. Don't do any heavy lifting.
2) use some ice
3) take some ibuprofen
4) if not better in 10-14 days get it looked at. 

If the pain started after a fall or if you heard a pop, then you might want to see someone sooner.

Question 4

what does it mean when my right arm hurts a lot? specially when i stretch it

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Hard to say: There are multiple potential causes.  Usually it is either musculoskeletal or neurological.  I would not hesitate to be seen.  An exam could probably determine the likely cause if you are having enough trouble with it.

Question 5

i keep having pain in my right arm and when i go to lift things my arm hurts a lot and pain in my arm wakes me during my sleep?

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Arm pain: Your description is not specific enough to make a diagnosis. I would need to know where in your arm (shoulder, upper arm, forearm, etc.), how long it's been hurting, any history of injury, etc. BUT, it sounds like it's musculoskeletal. You should see your primary care provider or an orthopedist. Perhaps a rheumatologist or PM&amp;R specialist could help as well.

Question 6

upper right arm hurts when touched or moved .. don't remember doing anything strenuous to it.. just a dull pin point pain.what could it be?

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More info: Check to see if there is any discoloration to suggest a muscle bruise or mild inflammation. Other possibilities include a mild muscle strain or early tendonitis.

Question 7

got off phone. put arm down and intense pain happened. now it hurts to move my arm. pain located on inner right arm slightly above elbow.

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Pain in the arm: Probably muscular.  Pain killers and heat pad should help.

Question 8

ever since monday my shoulder hurts i can't lift anything and it's to the point where whenever i try to lift my shoulder my whole right arm hurts?

Accepted Answer

See details: You can try Aleve (naproxen) or Advil first. If the pain persists see a doctor.

Question 9

i can't flatten my left arm & hurts if i try to turn it & flatten my left arm like i can my right arm which is fine, what do you think is causing it?

Accepted Answer

Mot enough info: Is the issue with the shoulder, elbow or wrist? You need to provide details to expect an answer.

Question 10

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.

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My right arm hurts sometimes i here cracking?

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My right arm hurts when i try to lift it what can i do for it?

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What does it mean when my right arm hurts a lot? specially when i stretch it

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I keep having pain in my right arm and when i go to lift things my arm hurts a lot and pain in my arm wakes me during my sleep?

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Upper right arm hurts when touched or moved .. don't remember doing anything strenuous to it.. just a dull pin point pain.what could it be?

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Got off phone. put arm down and intense pain happened. now it hurts to move my arm. pain located on inner right arm slightly above elbow.

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Ever since monday my shoulder hurts i can't lift anything and it's to the point where whenever i try to lift my shoulder my whole right arm hurts?

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I can't flatten my left arm & hurts if i try to turn it & flatten my left arm like i can my right arm which is fine, what do you think is causing it?

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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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