upper arm pain

[casper43]

Have been expieriencing severe pain in my upper arm about 2 inches below the shoulder... The pain is so severe I can't sleep.. If I move quickly the pain almost takes me to my knees.. I can pinpoint the pain by pressing with my finger into the spot.. the pain sometimes shoots down my arm... please help I have no insurance. I should state that I am 50 years old and am in pretty good physical condition..

[casper43]

Awe thanks for the advice.. I will definately check into this as the pain is becoming unbearable.. I will let you know what I find out... ♥☮♥

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
There is definitely some nerve impingement either at the shoulder level or at the level of the cervical spine. It could be due to heart attack or angina but the type of pain does not correspond. Another Possibility is a bicep tear on lifting heavy weight.
If you do not have insurance maybe you can go to a chiropractor and get this evaluated. It is difficult to comment beyond this on net.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!