Has anyone had this problem, and what did you do to relieve it? Any advice? Any over the counter meds that might help? Serious Answers Only Please!!!
2006-11-17 08:33:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
George, can you handle another answer? Without seeing you or doing any sort of physical exam, I can only guess that what you're describing is Thoracic Outlet Impingement Syndrome. It may be a host of other things, but this is my shot in the dark. These things usually come on when one keeps their arms elevated (imagine a barber with his elbows in the air). It's a repetitive, incideous onset type of thing. If this is indeed what it is, the answer is to stop the offending movements, put a warm compress to the area and if you have no other health problems (no allergies to aspirin, liver or kidney disorders, stomach ulcers or high blood pressure), take an over the counter NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drug) like Motrin, Naprosyn or Aleve. But my best recommendation -- and the safest, is to spend the money, take a little time off from work and go see your doctor. Have him actually take a look at you and do a physical exam -- none of which I have done.
2006-11-17 08:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a pinched nerve between my right shoulder blade and my neck, and my arm is going numb.?
Has anyone had this problem, and what did you do to relieve it? Any advice? Any over the counter meds that might help? Serious Answers Only Please!!!
2015-08-26 14:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by Charity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to relieve the pressure on the nerves. Lying down on your back with ice under the shoulder blade several times a day should help. If it does not relieve the numbness after a few days, you will probably need physical therapy, esp. cervical traction.
Good luck to you. Been there!
2006-11-17 08:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by laundry? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a physical therapist that does manual manipulation. They are way better than a chiropractor. If you are anywhere near St. Peters, MO Call Hands for Health 314-636-397-2784. She helped me after seeing a chiropractor for over a year and not getting much better. Best of luck!
2006-11-17 08:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have had a similar experience. The nervous system I think has some channels sensing the outer effects. The centers differ from one to another. You need not worry or take medicines, the numbness will jus go away by itself.
2006-11-17 08:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had it and it hurt very badly all of the time, I finally could not stand it anymore and made an appointment with my Doctor, he gave me shots in the area where the pain was. It helped right away. hope you feel better soon.
2006-11-17 08:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your doctor you might need meds or physical therapy
2006-11-17 08:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by 10 to 20 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Pryanams. Specially Bharmri & Udgrib in morning & evening. It will iprove.
2006-11-17 08:36:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋