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Taking Treatment For Breast Cancer, Heart Disease And Depression. Have Bone Spur In Arm. Suggestion?

Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2013

Question: I have a bone spur in my right arm not in a joint. What causes this? My hand and arm aches some.
I am being treated for breast cancer with anastrozole tab 1 time per day.
I am being treated for heart disease with Metrprolol ER 12.5 mg per day
and atorvastatin 40 mg. 1 time per day. Iam being treated for depression with 100mg Sertra line 100 mg. per day. I am being trated for restless leg syndrone with pramipexole .5mg per day. I take asprin 81mg per day. I also take vitamin D3 1000 mg. 1 per day.

Answered by Dr. Krishna Kumar (3 hours later)

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your problem.

I would be able to address your concerns better if you can provide some more information about your problem.
1. When did you notice the swelling?
2. Is it growing in size?
3. Have you taken X-ray?

Please revert to me at the earliest...

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Krishna Kumar (9 hours later)

I have not read your anwser, yes I had an Xray.
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Krishna Kumar (6 minutes later)

Hi,

Thank you for reverting back.

Bone spur is caused by reactive bone formation due to the pull of muscles and ligaments.
This can cause pain and discomfort.
Symptoms can be relieved by pain medicines and local injection.
If the size is increasing gradually, it needs to be evaluated in detail.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Mohammed Kappan