What can cause on and off shoulder and arm pain?

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Answer 1

Many things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Answer 2

Neuro,orthop: Shoulder pain radiating to the arm is probably due to a cervical radiculopathy. Needs neuro consult and possibly emg/ncv of the involved extremity.

Answer 3

Go to doctor: If not get better and persistent, probably should be evaluated my your health care provider. May not be anything serious, but best to get checked out.

Answer 4

Overuse: Doing too much is usually the cause of upper body pain.

Answer 5

More info: Need to know more about your symptoms. However, if the pain involves the neck, shoulder, and arm, i would be concerned about a "pinched" nerve in your neck.

Answer 6

Unlikely: Shoulder and arm pain are not typical of mononucleosis. Mono is characterized by sore throat, fever, swollen neck lymph nodes, splenomegaly, abnormal liver enzymes, atypical lymphocytosis and a postitive mono serology.

Answer 7

Yes: Mono can mimic influenza symptoms: muscle & joint pains, loss of energy, sore throat, swollen glands, fever. Lyme disease & ehrlichiosis (from tick bites) can also cause such symptoms in joints. But r many other causes of musculoskeletal pain. See pcp for exam to determine cause & get treatment options.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

ARM PAIN: Arm pain can originate from many sources. Is the pain starts in the neck and radiates down the arm, it is probable a result of a nerve being impinged as in the case of a cervical herniated disc with radiculopathy. This should be checked by a physician if it doesn't subside quickly. A physiatrist who specializes in musculoskeletal medicine would be a smart choice. Good luck.

Answer 10

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.

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