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My forearm muscles on both arms are strained and it feels like compartment syndrome. it is literally all the muscles and the tendons and ligaments. i cant do much and the muscles fatigue nearly immediately if i use my arms for anything.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medical evaluation: Severe bilateral arm pain. Don't know if you were engaged in excessive physical activity before-hand. In view of pandemic, consider a telemedicine or virtual consultation with your physician. S/he will then determine if you require in-person assessment.

Answered 5/23/2020

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A member asked:

My forearm muscles on both arms are strained and it feels like compartment syndrome. it is literally all the muscles and the tendons and ligaments. i cant do much and the muscles fatigue nearly immediately if i use my arms for anything.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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