every night for the last 3 weeks my arm hurts so bad and i cant sleep. I takes aleve to tried to relieve the pain but it dont go away. i dont think its carpal tunnel because my wrist dont hurt its just my upper arm. i just started a new job and i really cant take off from work yet and my insurance havent kick in yet, so iam not able to go to the doctor right now. tell me what is wrong with my arm. Help!
2007-02-12 12:31:33 · 6 answers · asked by Tillylace 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You mentioned something very interesting. You just started a new job. What is that job? Could it have anything to do with your arm? Could you have hurt your arm at your new job? It is possible that you have a rotator cuff injury. Only a doctor and XRays can tell for sure.
If you hurt yourself at your new job then it might fall under workmans compensation insurance. If your new job required you to do movement that they didn't properly train you for it could be major.
If it is a rotator cuff injury you don't want to let it go. It could lead to major surgery if it isn't taken care of.
2007-02-12 13:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your description is grossly inadequate for anyone to diagnose anything. What kind of pain? How often? how long does it last? is it radiating pain or local? does the pain go away on certain posture or worsen? what makes the pain go away or worsen? what have you done that has helped with pain? how old are you? any past injuries? any painful place with palpation? exactly where is the pain? (upper arm is a big region)
If you can answer all of the above accurately, I might be able to give you a working diagnosis...
otherwise you can choose from a list of hundreds of diseases and conditions that may cause upper arm pain...
It's probably best if you find time to go see a doctor...
2007-02-12 12:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of work do you do - are you doing repetitive motions - with your hands or arms - do your fingers go numb - It sounds alot like carpal tunnel - the pain would only be at night when i laid down - my pain would go all the way up to my shoulders. - It also could be a pinched nerve. I went to the Md's office and They made me splints to wear and the pain went away in two nights - good luck hope this helped
2016-03-13 06:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can see a massage therapist after work they will get results faster, back, neck, and shoulders.
I see a chiropractor as well because they can use ultrasound to help shrink the muscle damage (in case that is part of the problem).
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies teaches you how to deal with muscles, pain and referred pain (like because they are pushing on nerves). Trigger points are knots in the muscle making them tight it is not serious and most Md's do not know what to do.
2007-02-12 15:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have the pain all day, at night is when you are trying to sleep so it is more prominent.
You could be also using it at your new job and your arm is not used to it?
2007-02-12 12:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY AN ELECTRIC HEATING PAD AND MONITOR ALL YOUR MOTIONS DURING EACH DAY AND BE SURE YOU HAVENT PULLED THE MUSCLES IN THAT AREA UNINTENTIONALLY BY A REPITICIOUS MOTION OR LEANING ON SOMETHING. OR KEEPING YOUR ARM UP HIGHER THAN THE OTHER ETC. SOAK IN HOT WATER TOO. TRY TO FIND A PRESSURE POIN WITH YOUR FINGER SOMEWHERE ON YOUR SHOULDER ETC. THAT RELIEVES THE PAIN THEN MOVE THE ARM GENTLY WHILE YOU WALK AND HOLD THE PRESSURE POINT. KEEP AT IT AND YOULL MAKE A COMPLETE RECOVERY. DONT OVERDOSE ON MEDICINE !
2007-02-12 12:54:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the start of carpal tunnel. Or another type of nerve strain. Maybe you have bursitis in your shoulder. Only a dr. can diagnose, so hang in there as long as you can til your insurance kicks in. If you can't stand it anymore, and it's work related, you may be eligible for workers comp.
2007-02-12 12:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your arm feel like it's asleep? If yes, It's most likely carpal tunnel.
2007-02-12 12:42:51 · answer #8 · answered by fiestyredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋