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bilateral arm discomfort
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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bilateral arm discomfort
by merxleben, Oct 05, 2007 05:12PM
I am 55 years old and occasionally get bilateral lowser arm discomfort which comes in a "wave" and disappears rapidly. I'm on Verapamil for MVP, an antidepressant, therapeutic ASA and vatiamins. This occurs once every week or so. It occurs between the elbow and the tips of my fingers - feels like a "rush" and then goes away as quickly as it came. Please advise!!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 06, 2007 09:15PM
, Oct 06, 2007 09:15PM
Can't say for sure without evaluation.
Vascular and blood clot problems can be evaluated with an upper extremity ultrasound. Neurologic causes can be evaluated with nerve conduction studies or an EMG.
An orthopedist or physiatrist (rehabiliation MD) can evaluate the area to exclude musculoskeletal causes. Blood tests checking the creatine kinase level and calcium level can be considered to exclude metabolic imbalances.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
Vascular and blood clot problems can be evaluated with an upper extremity ultrasound. Neurologic causes can be evaluated with nerve conduction studies or an EMG.
An orthopedist or physiatrist (rehabiliation MD) can evaluate the area to exclude musculoskeletal causes. Blood tests checking the creatine kinase level and calcium level can be considered to exclude metabolic imbalances.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
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