Painful Arms

[Shayes]

For many years i have had pain in my left arm, its not continuous but can last for a few days then disappears. It seems to affect almost my whole arm and when this is happening it feels heavy and tingly. I remember once many years ago my left arm went completely dead for a day, i could not use it or lift it at all. The pain seems to be happening a lot more regular lately and for the first time today it has happened in my right arm.
Any suggestions???

[Shayes]

Thankyou!

[Dr Vinod]

Your neurologist has to check your ulnar nerve, radial nerve in your arm and see if there is any damage. You may damage it due to a fall or any trauma to your upper limbs (in the past) which is slowly progressing.

If not a thorough scan of your head with other tests is required. Please consult a neurologist.
Take care!

[Shayes]

I have to say my short term memory leaves a lot to be desired as well lately, i seem to be getting very forgetful....i have not had a migraine in quite some time but the pain in my arms do keep coming back, i do get headaches sometimes but those ones are not migraines. I seem to be tired a lot no matter how much sleep i get and my energy levels are not that great. I have been putting it down to getting older ( 47 ) but am wondering if it is something more.

[Shayes]

I do suffer from Migraines but have never heard of that one

[sfontaine]

Have you been checked out by a neurologist? Could it be basilar migraine?

[Shayes]

Hmmmm...no suggestions????