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Nerve pain in arm, inconclusive

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aramis07
aramis07

So my mother (aged 43 if that helps) has recently come down with arm pain between her shoulder and elbow. This began overnight and she has since had no relief from it for the past few weeks. She has seen the doctor quite a few times, been prescribed codeine, paracetamol and another more advanced prescription for nerve pain, to no avail. She has also seen a physiotherapist and been massaged multiple times. Nothing seems to be working, she has also had a CT scan with nothing showing.

I’m unsure what to do next in order to find out what is causing all of this? My gut feeling is that it could be a tumour of some form possibly hitting a nerve? She has lost no mobility, however it is constantly painful for her whether she is moving it or not; with fluctuations of course.

And help or advice would be much appreciated!

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  • jules212
    jules212 aramis07

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    Following thread. I have had the same sort of pain since March 2018 and no let up. If a tumour was responsible, the CT Scan would have picked it up so that is reassuring. It could be a pinched nerve or frozen shoulder. Would be interested to hear what is diagnosed.
  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 aramis07

    Posted

    Was she on any medications for anything else prior to her pain starting? Has she injured her arm?  Both my arms have neuropathic injuries and the only thing that helps is hot weather.
  • Peonygirl1
    Peonygirl1 aramis07

    Posted

    Hi, I think you should take her to a neurologist that can do a nerve conduction test. This test can pinpoint if the trouble is connected to the spin and where the pain is coming from. Also, pain management facilities might have more knowledge as to what it could be and how to proceed. Pain is no picnic, I deal with chronic pain and it changes your lifestyle for sure. Keep fighting for your moms health, you are a kind and loving daughter and I applaud you. My best wishes are with you both.
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