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shooting nerve pain at start of my armpit
by tdf520, Jun 29, 2008 10:22PM
I've been getting a shooting nerve pain at start of my armpit which happens when I move or lean on my left arm. The pain goes from the armpit, down my arm to my fingers and a little into my chest. It's a stinging pain (nerve?) which really hurts, I have to put my arm into a different position to stop the sensation. My doctor thinks it might be arthritis in my shoulder. He gave me a muscle relaxer and percocit (?). I had them do an EKG, which turned out perfect. I am 41, diabetic, and overweight (5'9" @ 250 lbs.) The pain really hurts. What else could it be? He mentioned something about Conn's disease in passing but I don't think so. I also get the stinging pain when I do semi-circles with my arms in exercise and I have to stop from the pain. What else could it be?
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These shooting pains can come from many structures in that area including the muscles, nerves, bones, and ligaments. Pathologies in the nearby breast can also cause these problems. Most of these, however, are due to stress and muscle tension, but it is rather important to rule out nerve compressions or joint problems (through possible MRI scanning).
Regards.