Consistent Pain in shoulders, arms, and hands.

[doubletreemutt]

  I am a 29-year-old male in good physical condition.  I have lifted weights for years, but I no longer lift heavy, and I lift fewer times a week.  
  For the past year or so, I have experienced severe tingling and pain in both arms.  The pain is most severe in my hands (all five fingers), my forearms, and my shoulders at the armpits. The symptoms are worse at night when I sleep, and I also noticed that the symptoms are more severe on days that I work out.
  I have visited a chirpractor several times in hopes that adjustment would solve the problem.  It does help for a few days, but the symptoms soon come back with the same severity as before.
  I am desperate to have this problem diagnosed and get it taken care of. I do not want to have to stop lifting weights, but I will modify my routine. It is a central part of my life.
  

[doubletreemutt]

     Wow, man.  I'm sorry for your troubles (I really am).  I think I'm just going to go lighter on the weights, especially the neck and back.  I'm also going to get some physical therapy tips.  I detest taking any king of medication, so I really don't know what else to do.
      I've minimized the nighttime pain by sleeping flat on my back with my hands by my sides and my head elevated.  It just takes forever to get to sleep.  I appreciate your sharing, and I hope we can figure out how to beat this.

Keep Lifting!

[Soonerdean]

Same problem here bro only my problem is in my feet.  I too lift weights in the morning..nothing too heavy...but do not want to stop.  I'm 43 and have had this problem for over 10 years.  Both my feet begin to sting when I get off of them and I am constantly tired from the pain.  Some advice I would like to give you is do not let a doctor give you Lyrica or Cymbalta.  I have tried both of these drugs with horrible effects.  

For me Lyrica casued depression, anxiety, blurred vision and confusion.  Cymbalta caused anxiety, jitters and mood swings.  I have recently stopped Cymbalta 4 days ago and am still having the withdrawal symptoms.

Both of these drugs effect the brains ability to receive pain signals which means they are effecting chemicals in the brain and that is something you dont want.  Getting off both of these drugs was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

I have had an MRI done on my left foot as they thought it might be something called Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome...it wasn't.  I have also had an EMG done...this was painful but I got through it.  You might go see a neurologist first and get his thoughts but PLEASE research any drug that he may offer you.

GOOD LUCK TO YA!