Shoulder and arm pain

Question

For over 3 months now I have had severe pain in my right shoulder and arm. It is restricting movement and keeping me from getting any sleep at night.  It has been xrayed and the joint appeared to be in excellent condition.  Bone density appears normal. However, the muscle has deteriorated to an alarming degree which is odd because it is my dominant hand and arm.  I use it alot and so it does not make sense that the muscle should be so weak and basically nonexistant.  I also am having severe pain in my hip joints now.  Does anyone have an opinion of what tests or diagnoses I can pursue next.  Thank-you so much.

Doreen313 · Answer

I also have had the same type of pain.  It's been extremely hard to sleep at night.  My gp referred me to an orthopaedic dr, who took xrays, showing nothing, and then sent me for an MRI.  Is it possible you have a pinched nerve in your neck area?  I'm now being referred to a neurologist, because the MRI showed multiple disc bulges and bone spurs, which they think are affecting nerve roots.  It's just a thought...  I think I've read that muscle atrophy can be caused by nerve problems too.
I don't know that this would have anything to do with your hip problems though.
Good Luck!

mslagirl · Answer

My mom has had this in the past. Her arm was hurting for about 5 months, and she went to two clinics. They told her to just rest, that she probably pulled something. It is gone now. But when she had it it only hurt at night. Strange.

Shoulder and arm pain

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