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Dull ache in upper left arm. use it to carry groceries but don't understand why it hurts?
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Over use?: It sounds like a pulled muscle, and it could be due to your activities, either at work or at home. Try otc nsaids like adivl or aleve, (naproxen) heat or any of the sports remedies such as icy-hot. If those do not help, be seen.
Answered 6/30/2012
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