Has anybody with extensive computer use experienced arm and shoulder pain?? Did you receive physical therapy or just take pain meds.
Just curious, and in pain
2006-10-13 17:31:49 · 11 answers · asked by whatsupppppp 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yup, been there. I thought it was computer use also, but it turned out to be tension and stress.. the muscles contract, but don't DE-tract (or whatever the word is). Pain meds didn't help, nor physical therapy really either I don't think, however, I did discover that Lorazapam helped almost instantly. Was on that for a couple of weeks only and it was much better. Also ask your doctor for a muscle relaxant. I had the numbess in my forearm and down my middle fingers and shoulder pain. I think it just got better by itself, but the numbness is kinda scary isn't it? MRI came up slightly narrowed spinal canal, but nothing beyond the normal aging process. Good luck, I hope this helps as I had no idea what was going on either! And of course, see your doctor.
2006-10-13 17:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by choir_grl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give your hands a break from computer every so often and stretch your muscles. Painkillers normally just mask the problem while the actual cause gets worse and worse without the patient noticing. Pain is not always a bad thing, it tells us there is a problem and that we need to attend to it. I would say talk to your doctor. He may need to take some X-rays and images to determine the cause of the problem and then may prescribe pain medications or physical therapy.
2006-10-13 17:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by smarties 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make up your mind here is it numb or in pain? im confused. it couls be a pinched nerve, try a hot shower, if it continues for more then a few days it would be hgood to get a doctor to take a look it could be something more to be concerned about then you think.
2006-10-13 17:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by None 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a Tylenol and rest your arm. I get those mussle spasms all the time using the computer.
2006-10-13 17:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by AL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be seen by a medical professional right away.
Numbness is not good.
I have carpal tunnel and very rarely have been numb. Believe
me, this is not a good sign.
Please be seen right away.
2006-10-13 17:35:00 · answer #5 · answered by avocaronico 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It happens I suppose. Try aspirin for the inflammation, and if it is really bad try a wrist brace and some ICY HOT.
2006-10-13 17:42:09 · answer #6 · answered by tankgirl190 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have, try a warm/hot shower and a painkiller.
2006-10-13 17:33:15 · answer #7 · answered by Myra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure it's not from something else?
like you didn't sleep in a wrong position or something?
2006-10-13 17:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Can I Be Your Pet? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot bath should do the trick
2006-10-13 17:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by hmw95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats called the "stranger"....
2006-10-13 17:34:39 · answer #10 · answered by O Jam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋