left top shoulder pain, numbness under arm when sleeping

[teddicd]

I have rheumatoid arthritis . . . I've had the "title" condition off and on--but now is consistent, especially at night when I'm trying to sleep. Three months ago I was diagnosed with spondelitsthesis . . . or something similar to that.

[teddicd]

Thank you so much for your time for my question. This information helps me to get a better understanding.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Thank you for your question. Although without being able to examine you I can not offer you the specific advice on diagnosis and treatment that you need, but I would try to provide you some relevant information about your health concern.

Generally pain in the arm and shoulder pain originates from the pinched nerve in shoulder or neck problems due to irritation in the cervical (neck) spine because the nerves that supply the back of the head start in the upper cervical spine. Mostly, this kind of head pain aggravates after turning head and typically occurs in patients with previous neck injuries and in patients with marked arthritis of the upper cervical spine. In addition, this pain exacerbate with prolonged sitting in a stooped posture and when working on a computers for long hours.  On the other hand, there are patients who experience similar pain with sinusitis (sinus with infected mucus) and migraine. If you suffer continuous pain at back of head, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the possibilities here and can provide you an appropriate treatment. Hope this information proves helpful to you. Take Care & Regards!!!