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shoulder and arm pain

pictureguy
pictureguy
Im so tired of living with this pain. I can hardly stand to use computer because I get so much pain from right shoulder down my arm then numbness and burning sensation. Doctors can never find anything wrong and Im tired of giving away my money!! Its hard to believe that anxiety can cause so many physical ailments. I tried using left arm and hand for the mouse and I still get pain in right arm?? O well, had to vent! Thanks, Bob
cristledreamz
cristledreamz
hope you are feeling a little better. doctors are frustrating and often useless!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm always surprised by the weird symptoms anxiety can produce! Sometimes I just try telling my doctor, "look, I dont know if my symptoms are anxiety or something else. Can you please help me figure it out?" once he has run whatever tests he needs to and we decide it's anxiety, then I try not to focus on it (easier said than done!) I've found a great doctor who is receptive to that approach and doesn't just dismiss me and chalk everything up to my anxiety (because sometimes there really is something going on!)

Sending you many hugs. Hope you feel better soon!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I also hope you are feeling better. I know what you are going through. I have been to the doctors 4 times for the same problem and nothing has been fixed. I, like you, am tired of handing over money for xrays, copays, medications that dont work. Heal quickly :)
Community LeaderMid
Mid
What I do is the neck rolls gently and then the shoulder rolls, and then massage my hands.

It seems to reduce the resting anxiety level naturally.

It is frustrating trying to determine whether it is anxiety or something else. I started keeping a food, feelings, pain journal and found a pattern that I'm working to change.

Best wishes!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have had similar symtoms with my legs and feet. What kinda Dr did u see? My PCP sent me to a nurologist. He did some kinda elctro shock stimulation tests and said I had damaged nerves in both legs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ergonomics might be something to check into especially since you are stating computer use!

Poor posture can effect your muscles and pinch your nerves. Worth investigating. Keyboard placement, computer monitor placement, your chair, a lumbar cushion. Limit your time spent typing and sitting at the computer as well. Take a break every hour and get up and stretch. A good one for the shoulders is placing your hands behind your back and grabbing your elbows. Hold for 3 minutes. Massage can help if you are having muscle pain and so can acupuncture.

I don't know what doctors you have seen, but a chiropractor might be the ticket for your pain!
pictureguy
pictureguy
Thank you all for your input!
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