Upper arm pain

[1964-karina]

For a few weeks I have been getting pain in my upper arm, yesterday I leaned over from one side of the car to get the empty bags, since then I’m in constant pain and am unable to lift my arm without terrible pain. Painkillers aren’t touching it 🙁 any ideas?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Of to the doctor - possibly even the ED/A&E. Pain is ALWAYS a sign that something isn't right, It could be a rotator cuff injury or a range of other things that need to be dealt with properly to prevent them getting worse.

I'm NOT suggesting you self-diagnose at all but this

breakingmuscle.com/fitness/...

shows you how many things it could be!

[1964-karina in reply to PMRpro]

Thankyou, didn’t realise how many things there were to go wrong!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to 1964-karina]

I think the shoulder is classed as the most complex joint in the body! Its range of motion is unparalleled - here is a simple anatomy lesson:

teachmeanatomy.info/upper-l...

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to PMRpro]

Complex..... and extreme painful when anything breaks down!

[SheffieldJane in reply to PMRpro]

What a useful link! Thanks!

[YuliK]

My grand daughter had a dislocated shoulder after making a certain simple movement. A+E nurse put it in place in 2 minutes.

As PMRpro advised. Go to A+E.

Yulik

[Hidden]

Morning Karina

Same side as your Surgery? I think l’d be inclined to go to A&E xx

[1964-karina in reply to Hidden]

Was worried about that 🥺

[Hidden in reply to 1964-karina]

That was my first though? Did you do anything that triggered it? If you don’t feel like A&E today, BC Nurse first thing in the morning & they can send you for X-ray or review you.

If it’s the other arm you may have been over compensating, we do it without realising.

It needs a Medical Opinion whatever.

PM me later if you want a chat, we have Charlotte but she’s sleeping at the moment, she has a little cold bless her xx

Hugs 🤗

Angela x

[1964-karina]

Mrs nails I don’t know what I’d do without you! It is the same side as my op, will phone nurse tomorrow xx enjoy Charlotte she’s a lucky little girl having you xx

[Hidden in reply to 1964-karina]

Take it easy today, ring the Nurse tomorrow & go from there, what dose of Pred are you on now? Thinking of You 🌷

[1964-karina in reply to Hidden]

6mg doctor told me to reduce but told her no way at the moment 😩

[Hidden in reply to 1964-karina]

No, too much going on, as Poop said try a pain killer, Paracetamol for example & see if it helps the pain. 😘

[Hidden]

Hi Karina

How are you feeling today?

Have you been in touch with the Medics?

Angela xx

[1964-karina]

Hi, saw doctor today she says I have a pinched muscle! Keep exercising it gently if no better in 2 weeks maybe steroid injection 😳 Thankyou so much for being there to talk to xx

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to 1964-karina]

Er - how is a pinched muscle going to spontaneously improve with exercise? Physio maybe, other exercise? I have me doubts ...

[Hidden in reply to 1964-karina]

OK see how it goes, keep some warmth on it & keep it moving, as we know movement is our friend. And, move it, stretch it out when you’re in the shower.

Take Care

Angela xx

[1964-karina in reply to Hidden]

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