Pain in arm

[CvilleMamaOf5]

Last night before bed I started experiencing pain in my right arm. I've been having L'hermittes in my right side for a month but no pain. I thought maybe it was hurting because I was tired but I couldn't sleep all night because of this pain. All day I've had this pain. It hurts when I move my arm or turn my head. I've taked ibuprofen and tramadol but nothing seems to help.

I've also had a cramping like pain in my abdomen and it stretches across to my back... Anyone know what these things could be? Should I notify my doctor when I have new problems/symptoms? I'm new to this side of MS so any comments or suggestions are welcome. --Thank you!

[CvilleMamaOf5]

The neurologist I go to is the "best" MS neurologist in my town. I live in a small city where there are no neurologists. I go to the nearest city that has one...and he's the only one! Well, there are a few in his practice. I've only actually seen him once. I see his physician assistant or his nurse when I go. He's been out of town on all my appointments to see him.

You would think, in a city like Tallahassee, the capitol of my state, there would be more! It's a good size city. I moved here from Pensacola, which is less of a business city, and there are MANY to choose from. I was going back and forth to see my neurologist there but that became a bit much. It's a 3 hour drive with my whole family. Although, he was more thorough and even a heck of a lot nicer. I still am able to go see him if I'm in town. He updates himself through my doctor as well. I wouldn't even have to make an appointment to see him if I felt like I needed to. I would have to sit in the waiting room for a while but I would see him!

I told my PCP the problems I was having. She seems a bit frustrated that my specialist was not taking a special interest. Although she's not doing anything either. She was also surprised that they put me on medication that I can't take while nursing my baby without telling me the side effects it can have on my baby. So I had to quit nursing altogether. She was a little upset about that...but still does nothing...But what is there that she can really do? Nothing I'm sure. I guess I just rely on myself to do what I feel necessary.

[jen673]

Marianne,

Your doc. doesn't sound like she's there for you - "don't call unless you have vision problems".  Like that is the only symptom worthy of her care?  Is there any way to find a MS neurologist to treat you?  I drive an hour away for mine.  I live in a small town too.  You deserve a doc you are comfortable with and encourages you to call for whatever is bothering you!  

I hope that this goes away soon for you.  

Jeny

[jensequitur]

You might see if stretching the muscle helps, or if somebody will massage it for you.  It does sound like spasticity.

[CvilleMamaOf5]

I've yet to call my PCP about it. But the nurse came out today to show me how to use my shot. I told her about it and she says she will see what she can find out and give me a call back if I haven't heard anything from my doctor first. I failed to mention it to my PCP when I was there yesterday. I was there for my daughter's physical and that got a bit hectic so it slipped my mind. But I kicked myself once I got home and remembered the pain is still there.

It's not quite as bad as it was when it started. It's mostly in my under arm. It feels to me like it's a muscle. But I've gotten a similar pain in my right, upper leg and hip...what the heck?! But, it's not severe enough for my doctor to want to see me. I will be at my PCP again Monday for my baby's 1 year checkup so hopefully I can remember to say something then. They're really bad about calling me back but are great in person. So, I'll write a note for myself to mention it monday! My memory slips from me so easily anymore...

Thanks guys for your insight. It helps me a ton!

Marianne

[supermum_ms]

I've had arm issues since my mid 20's never ever had an explanation, not when it started and still not now. When it first happened i'd spot cleaned a stain off the rug, seriously something a mum with a toddler has done a million times before, but something was very different. The pain was totally unexpected and off the chart to anything i'd ever experienced before. It was in the upper arm part, i suspect it was and is my first muscle issue though i've accumulated many more since.

I use to say i've got the 'probablies' again, dr would say its probably xxx and run what ever test, it wouldn't turn out to be that but the dr would still say its probably xxx just not showing up on the test. lol

I was dx with idiopathic intercostal muscle spasms in half my ribcage back in 08, a year or so before i'd torn the muscle off the bone in the lower part of my arm, it all adds up to the same repeating remitting problem. My muscles dont like me! lol

Cheers...........JJ

[drsdonthelp]

My PCP was the one that ordered the MRI of my cervical spine. She was the one that called me with my results and told me that I had a tear in the tendon, two bulging discs on c5/6 and impingement on my nerve. She then sent me to an orthopedic doc. for further workup. Luckily it healed up with out needing surgery. This was with me for about 5 to 6 weeks.
The pain was absolutely unbearable when lying down or leaning my head up against anything. I couldn't lift my arm up past a certain degree and it didn't hurt as much during the day. Mostly at night. I did not sleep at all! I couldn't get comfortable.
If anything, call your PCP. You shouldn't have to suffer.
I hope this eases up for you, good luck,
Pam