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Sore arm
Soreness or tenderness in one or both arms, which can be due to a variety of causes.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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How can I treat a sore arm?
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What can be done for a sore arm?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Sore arm?
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A 42-year old asked:
I had a bike accident and have been left with a very sore arm. What can I do for this?
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A 28-year old asked:
Is it normal to have a sore arm after giving blood?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Sore arm, can't raise over head. Is this a sign of a stroke?
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A 76-year old female asked:
Hi, is it ok to use Theraworx on my vaccine sore arm ?
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A 28-year old female asked:
2 year old sore arm swelling?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is it common to have a sore arm after donating blood a month ago?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is one of the side effects of pneumonia shot a sore arm for months?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I have a sore arm seems like the tendon on the outside of the elbow is slightly swollen?
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A 39-year old asked:
First time mom. Breastmilk came in and arm pits really sore arm. Is this normal?
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A 32-year old male asked:
My first Moderna vaccine I had a sore arm, but my second dose I didnt have a sore arm. Is this normal?
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A member asked:
Today i wacked my arm on my cupard and it hurts and thers still a bump what should I do sore arm swollen arm bump on arm?
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A 51-year old female asked:
Get my flu shot every year but this year got at a pharmacy. Always have sore arm afterwards but today -day after-noticed injection area is slightly red and warm to the touch. Normal?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Doc says my anxiety is causing my sore arm, back, chest and light feelings in arms. Any tips on how to fix these feelings?
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A 61-year old male asked:
Hi doctors. I'm having bloodwork. What do I do if just in case the covid antibody test indicates that I do not have antibodies? I was fully vaccinated at the end of March, and I had no reaction to either shot, except for a very mildly sore arm?
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A 49-year old asked:
How can I avoid a sore arm after the next cervical cancer vaccine?
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A 24-year old asked:
How can I deal with a sore arm after the 3rd cervical cancer vaccine?
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A 44-year old asked:
What can I do to avoid a sore arm after the 3rd cervical cancer vaccine?
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A 17-year old male asked:
So basically a month ago i woke up with a sore arm which was weird since i didn't work out my arm at all. And after my soreness went away my arm and wrist was weak. and now I am unable to contract my bicep muscle I do not know why. Please help me.
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A 34-year old asked:
Everyone in the house has sore arm muscles. Could it be a virus or carbon dioxide poisoning?
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A 42-year old male asked:
I am a relatively healthy 42yr old male who just had his second pfizer covid vaccine. other then a sore arm, shouldn't I have had a more repust immune response then that? did the vaccine work at all for me? I feel like I'm not protected enough?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I have found bruises on my legs that i'm unaware of receiving and now sore arm and leg muscles without working out. What could be the cause of this?
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A 20-year old female asked:
If I sleep with my elbow down semi dangling off the bed for 6 hours can it cause permanent nerve damage? My elbow was resting on bed and the rest of arm was dangling. I woke up with my neck and arm sore & arm hurting a bit?
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A 39-year old female asked:
When do most adverse reactions happen after your Covid vaccine? I had the first round about 3 hours ago and so far, only a sore arm and SEVERE anxiety?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Skin sores, stiff neck, sore arm pit, heart feeling funny, tight chest ?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I received 2nd dose of Covid vaccine yesterday (Moderna) and have a sore arm along with feeling tired/run-down. My period started today, so that may also play into the fatigue, but for the vaccine-related tiredness, how long does it typically last?
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A 39-year old female asked:
My heart raced from 75 to 150 bpm within 15 min resting after 1st dose of Pfizer covid vaccine. It returned to normal after 1-2 hours. After that only had a sore arm, no other side effects. Heart problem or just stress? How to prevent it on 2nd dose?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I am experiencing sore arm, wrist pain, wrist weakness, numbness or tingling, finger tingling, hand weakness, and elbow pain. I am unable to turn my left wrist to a flat position, it is stuck in a half turn due to pain and restricted movement ?
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