Question 1

what can cause upper arm pain? i was sleep and felt this ache in my arm. it hurts mostly to extend it or raise it

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : Arm pain with sleeping bursitis rotator cuff strain compression neuropathy sleeping in wrong ischemia or neural compression impingment syndrome high on list with pain with active motion  see ortho or general practice

Question 2

can a respiratory virus cause an arm ache and shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Resp. : Possible. Best to consult your pcp for workup.

Question 3

i started with left arm pain for about a month, later i had some neck tension for 2 days, then i had stomach ache, so i stopped drinking soda, a week later, i am having neck tension again and has been a week now of it, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

: There can be many causes most commonly a neck sprain. Try some ibuprofen (on a full stomach) and local heat for a few days. If not better you will have to see a doc for exam and diagnosis

Question 4

strong ache under the arm pit on the chest side radiated later to the shoulder blade, then down to make a band on the left upper arm. pain stronger when standing. nothing done to cause muscle strain.

Accepted Answer

Go to the hospital: The symptoms you describe are very concerning given your age. Without something that makes you think of a muscle strain, this is even more concerning. If you are short of breath, nauseated, have palpitations or are sweaty, please seek care immediately. Call 911. This can be a heart attack or a problem with your aorta. I hope it is neither of those things, but you should be seen asap to be sure.

Question 5

can stress/anxiety cause heart attack-like symptoms? good ekg, heart enzymes, and chest x-ray. 21, active. having chest cramping/aching and arm pain.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress is the great imitator. Can easily cause all of the symptoms you ask about. If you had these symptoms  and had a negative workup then you are lucky. Check with your primary care physician for ways to help manage your stress. BEst wishes.

Question 6

why does my arm ache everytime i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Quit drinking!!: I think your lt arm is telling you to quit drinking. There is no medical reason, that i can think off, to explain this phenomenon. But heed your good left arm, and quit before other parts of your body start rebelling against you as well.
Good luck.

Question 7

upper right arm ache older woman. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Many: Things, if you move neck and its painful, could be nerve pinched by disc or oa, if you move shoulder, and pain, it could be rotator cuff or arthritis of clavicle or joint proper. If patient older, other rarer inflammatory conditions could explain pain. Have doctor check.

Question 8

reacurring left arm pain. comes on at random. lasts from 5 min to an hour at a time. aching in nature. getting worse. what could it be. ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: This complaint could have an orthopedic cause i.e. tendon or muscle problem or more seriously a cardiac cause. I would strongly suggest that you see your family physician at your first opportunity.

Question 9

i was sick on tue morn and since thurs had bad discomfort in left arm an shoulder. i was sick again 5 times this morning. neck n arm ache badly. help?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How old are you? What gender? Family history of heart disease. The symptoms may reflect heart disease and you should consult your doctor. If you have any other symptoms, like weakness, nausea, chest discomfort, pressure on chest, anxiety, please go to the nearest emergency room. If you have any doubt, call an ambulance.

Question 10

how long should an arm ache for after a tetanus shot?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Everything you ever wanted to know about all immunizations, including the tetanus vaccine can be found at-

http://www.Cdc.Gov/vaccines/

great material there. Will answer all possible questions.

In my experience, if someone is pretty active, they will notice the site being "sore" for a few hours to a day or so.

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What can cause upper arm pain? i was sleep and felt this ache in my arm. it hurts mostly to extend it or raise it

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Can a respiratory virus cause an arm ache and shortness of breath?

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I started with left arm pain for about a month, later i had some neck tension for 2 days, then i had stomach ache, so i stopped drinking soda, a week later, i am having neck tension again and has been a week now of it, what could be the cause?

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Strong ache under the arm pit on the chest side radiated later to the shoulder blade, then down to make a band on the left upper arm. pain stronger when standing. nothing done to cause muscle strain.

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Can stress/anxiety cause heart attack-like symptoms? good ekg, heart enzymes, and chest x-ray. 21, active. having chest cramping/aching and arm pain.

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Why does my arm ache everytime i drink alcohol?

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Upper right arm ache older woman. what could this be?

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Reacurring left arm pain. comes on at random. lasts from 5 min to an hour at a time. aching in nature. getting worse. what could it be. ?

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I was sick on tue morn and since thurs had bad discomfort in left arm an shoulder. i was sick again 5 times this morning. neck n arm ache badly. help?

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How long should an arm ache for after a tetanus shot?

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