Upper Arm Pain mid arm between the elbow and shoulder

[socrates2k1]

I have been looking everywhere for an answer, maybe someone here can.

About 1 year ago I began having pain in my right upper arm, between the shoulder and elbow, about mid arm where the biceps brachii muscle or brachialis muscle is.
I went to my Primary Physician who said it was a torn brachialis muscle.  Since I was working at a 2nd job, I thought it might be job related so I went through the whole Workman's Comp issue.  They sent me to 4 doctors who did nothing for me, finally the case was settled and my lawyer got most of the money, but I still have the pain.  It is an extreme ache down to the bone, that is unbearable at night.  Even with pain medicine and sleep aides, I get about 2-3 hours a night.  Finally, I went back to my own doctor and asked if he could help me, he said yes.  He sent me for an MRI, and then to an Orthopedic Surgeon.  The Surgeon said the MRI revealed a cyst inside the humerus bone about 1 cm by 5 mm, that would have to be "watched" to see if it grows, if it does, it could weaken the bone, and the slightest mishap could break the bone.  However, he said it could NOT be causing me so much pain.  He checked out my arm and noticed a hard soft tissue knot, and suggested removing it through surgery and it "might" relieve my pain.  So, 3 weeks ago I had the said surgery and it was removed (a hard soft tissue mass about the size of a marble).  No, this was not the cyst inside my humerus bone.  Anyways, I still have the pain, and it is extremely terrible at night (on a scale of 1 to 10, a 20 at night).  I even have the same pain, in the same place, in my left arm, but to a much lesser degree (maybe a 5-7 at night, but bearable).  I have tried many unsuccessful web searches, trying to find something that might lead me to an answer for what this is, so here I am grasping at cyber straws.  I have this incredible pain, that is extremely painful at night, no idea what it is, therefore  no idea how to cure it.  Please, if you have any ideas of where to research, I am definitely open and also AWAKE.  Thank you for your time, consideration, and cooperation in this matter, I deeply appreciate it.

[Bibbles1]

I cannot believe I just read this. The exact same thing is happening to me. Although, I have  I cannot believe I just read this. The exact same thing is happening to me.  I am scheduled for an x-ray tomorrow. However, no one should have to deal with this excruciating pain in the mid section of an arm.  I am at my wits end. But I will be going to see a specialist sometime this week and definitely have an MRI.  I have a very stressful job. I noticed that you said you have two jobs. Maybe this is something that is stress related. But the pain is so excruciating that I can't sleep at night either. And I am normally very good at dealing with pain. Someone please help us!  It is my right arm between my elbow and my shoulder. The soft/hard tissue mass seems to move.

[Nesa1969]

What did you find out from the xray cause im having the exact same problem as you guys.

[Transilita]

I've having the pain between the shoulder and the elbow that most people describe here. Unbearable pain! I discovered that I tend to rest my arms on my head when I watch t.v., when I'm at work reading on the computer, when I'm having a longer informal conversation, or when I sleep, etc. I also noticed that in that position my arms did not hurt as much. So, I thought that maybe such position was irritating my arm's tendons. I have been very aware of the position of my arms since, and avoided resting them on my head. The pain has subsided noticeably. I'm not out of the woods, but it has certainly helped quite a bit. I can move my arms, get dressed, etc without much discomfort so far.  I've been doing this for 1 week only, so let's see what happens in the days to come.

So, if you rest your arms on your head, a lot, try not doing so. You'll be surprised about how much you tend to be in this position, and you may also be surprised about the advantage of not doing it.

[Abby71]

HI, I'm having the achy right upper arm feeling. I seen your post and was wondering what it is that you tired and worked. Thank you :-) it's been a while since this post but I figured I would give it a shot.

[Annie2254]

I have had this same pain for around 7 years following a broken elbow. Dread being hugged and sit up late rather than lay on it. So painful. I take naproxen which give a bit of relief for a bit. Doesn't stop it altogether though

[sancam47]

Trigger points, probably subscapularis.. massage therapist who does  trigger point work

[Kathi115]

What is this?  I have this EXACT same thing.  It is scaring me.  I am a 60 year old female.  This started a few weeks ago and the pain is about all i can handle.  Now it is in my left side as well.  Please, if you have information?