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Muscle pain for two months, Need urgent help.

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jaden94273
jaden94273

I have upper body muscle pain mainly on the forearms and sometimes on the shoulders and traps. My doctor said it is a upper body muscle chain issue, though most of the pain is felt on the biceps, triceps and forearm tendons.I have done bodybuilding but I cannot lift now due to this pain. The skin on the opposite part of my elbow (where it bends) has red spots ever since this incident. It has been two months since I had this pain and has not become any better. The pain can come when I'm resting or active. To be noted i have a thoracic spinal curve of 32 degrees (scoliosis). 

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  • jacqline
    jacqline jaden94273

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    Muscle pain is not necessarily arthritis. Arthritis is degeneration of bones and cartilage. It can be rheumatoid (generally more serious) or osteo in nature. Both are very painful, irreversible and life altering. Inflammation and bone to bone friction cause the pain and also can cause muscles to tense up and spasm, causing more pain. That is what you might be experiencing, if you have arthritis. Or your muscle pain could be related to something else. A simple xray can usually reveal or rule out arthritis. Best to visit a doctor and find out what's happening. Good luck

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