Arm Pain

[raggamuffin]

Very severe left arm pain this evening. Bicep, shoulder, lower arm. Varies in all honesty. bit of stomach pain, a few sharp chest pains under the left armpit and some neck and jaw pain too. Trying to keep my mind off of it. but this arm pain is the most intense i've ever felt before and it simply isn't going away. It's rather horrid when symptoms come one after the other, or if it's several occurring constantly. Sometimes it's just hard to accept it's muscle tension and anxiety/adrenaline. I hope this pain goes soon. I've been trying to distract myself bu the pains that intense it's just there in the forefront of my mind. Tried going on a bike ride, doing some staffing and it's still there. Obviously it isn't a heart attack. I don't think people could ever exercise whilst having a heart attack :P Still the Ibuprofen isn't working or hasn't kicked in yet. I suppose once it's over it'll put things into perspective about just how painful anxiety can get. Doctor's do that 1-10 pain scale and this is easily an 7 or 8 = /

Ed

[Enduronman]

suggestion..Go immediately to an Immediate Care place, if none are nearby then go to the hospital NOW!

These are ALL signs of a possible stroke...do not play around with this one PLEASE!

Enduronman!

[Enduronman]

If you are over 40, why are you still sitting here???...How old are you ED!

[Enduronman]

Dude!!! Please respond

[Enduronman]

I'm hoping, wishing, and praying that you took me seriously friend...I know these warning signs, I've seen the aftermath of this, but if you REACT SWIFTLY you'll be fine...Time is precious in THIS CASE.. PLEASE REPORT ASAP!...

GRRRRRRRRR

Enduronman.

[raggamuffin]

I'm 26 been to ER last year and ECG was fine as was chest xray and blood and urine tests. I couldn't be exercising on my bike or staffing if I was having a heart attack.

Ed

[raggamuffin]

I done a quick bit of research:


The main stroke symptoms can be remembered with the word FAST: Face-Arms-Speech-Time.
Face: the face may have dropped on one side, the person may not be able to smile or their mouth or eye may have drooped
Arms: the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift one or both arms and keep them there because of arm weakness or numbness
Speech: their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all despite appearing to be awake
Time: it is time to dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs or symptoms


Other signs and symptoms may include:
numbness or weakness resulting in complete paralysis of one side of the body
sudden loss of vision
dizziness
communication problems, difficulty talking and understanding what others are saying
problems with balance and coordination
difficulty swallowing
sudden and severe headache, unlike any the person has had before, especially if associated with neck stiffness
blacking out (in severe cases)



Arm pain and shoulder pain is the main issue here. Then the worry came as did the usual sharp chest pain every now and then and a bit of jaw pain. I'm positive i'm not having a stroke.

Ed

[Enduronman]

Very severe left arm pain this evening. Bicep, shoulder, lower arm. Varies in all honesty. bit of stomach pain, a few sharp chest pains under the left armpit and some neck and jaw pain too. Trying to keep my mind off of it. but this arm pain is the most intense i've ever felt before and it simply isn't going away. It's rather horrid when symptoms come one after the other, or if it's several occurring constantly. Sometimes it's just hard to accept it's muscle tension and anxiety/adrenaline. I hope this pain goes soon. I've been trying to distract myself bu the pains that intense it's just there in the forefront of my mind. Tried going on a bike ride, doing some staffing and it's still there. Obviously it isn't a heart attack. I don't think people could ever exercise whilst having a heart attack :P Still the Ibuprofen isn't working or hasn't kicked in yet. I suppose once it's over it'll put things into perspective about just how painful anxiety can get. Doctor's do that 1-10 pain scale and this is easily an 7 or 8 = /

Ed

Whenever I pick up words in a post that specifies "left arm, left bicep, left shoulder, left armpit, chest pain, neck pain, jaw pain" 1 side of the human body,... I REACT TO WHAT I READ FRIEND..If you have not recently been run over by a car, then I am still suggesting a trip to an Immediate Care facility ASAP...This has literally NOTHING to do with a HEART ATTACK DEAR FRIEND...ENTIRELY DIFFERENT..THIS WILL ROB YOUR BRAIN OF OXYGEN AND DISABLE YOU PERMANENTLY..I apoligize if you believe my words to be strong in effect, but quite frankly..they are because although I am NOT a Dr...I have seen this exact "MEDICAL EMERGENCY" take place 2 times right before my own eyes..It is merely informative concern for things that I want you to understand REALLY FAST.. Also, I DO NOT CARE IF AN EKG AND BLOODTEST WERE GOOD LASTYEAR EITHER..LIFE CHANGES EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY BRUH!

I can not force anything upon anyone that they choose not to accept nor understand..

I honestly, truly, for your sake, hope that this is not a real medical emergency as I see it...

Best wishes Ed

Enduronman.

[raggamuffin]

Thanks for your concern. But i've visited the hospital twice about such pains. I've spoken to 8 doctors. Every single one has stated it is simply anxiety. I have spoken to doctors at length in great detail about every sort of pain i've experienced and none of them have voiced any concern that it is anything more sinister than anxiety. If i'd been having the symptoms listed on every website id' checked I would be concerned. But severe arm pain and shoulder pain doesn't seem to suggest a stroke and that's on 5 websites I've looked at about it. For once, this health anxiety and internet research has helped me feel at ease for once. Thankfully the pain is subsiding somewhat. I've been looking at some yoga videos for arm stretching exercises and it's helping me feel a bit more normal.

It's just annoying I always get bad symptoms in the evening when i'm at home trying to relax. Thanks again for taking the time to reply though, I honestly believe it was simply another psychosomatic response.

Ed

[Enduronman]

I'm back friend, and you appear to be here still too. My freakin comp kept shuttin itself down at the exact times I wanted to find this article and post the link for you, if it will allow that. IDK...I know you've spoken to 8 doctors and can understand that too. I however, do not have a whole lot of faith in the medical industry as a "whole" system but there are some great physicians out there they're just rare and honestly hard to find. I think actually "caring, sympathizing, empathetic" Dr's that aren't buried in stacks of patient files, Gov requirements, ins files, stacks and stacks of protocol or rules to follow, new and updated training requirements, are extremely difficult to locate. Thats just my own views. I see SO many times whereas patients will continue to follow the Drs advice for years, upon years...and still remain in the same condition as when they first arrived...I find that unacceptable and even somewhat infuriating to myself..even though I am not the patient... Thanks for reading..link folllows I hope bruh...Goodluck Ed...and I still hope this isnt a code red man.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/f...-stroke-angina

Nice meeting you Ed.

Enduronman