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What Causes Vein Spasms In Upper Arm?
Question: Hi I have been having vein spasms in my right upper arm. No pain, just quaking and visible movement below the skin. This has been going on for about 3 months. I had strep amonth ago and ear infection.I have ilio-inguinal neuropathy from C-section in 93 plus trocar placement for cyst removal,hystery,appendicitis 06. My last surgery was 2007 adhesion removal.Endogyn.de Germany
Brief Answer:
Fasciculations
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry for the delay in my response.
The spasms you mention may not be due to the veins, spasm in the veins cannot be felt. I strongly suspect it to be muscle fasciculations. Such faciculations occur due to defective nerve conduction. Any sort of problem like compression or damage to the nerves anywhere between the spinal cord and the part involved can present with fasciculations.
I suggest you to consult a Neurologist who can examine your spine and may also ask for a MRI scan to rule out any sort of compression or damage to the nerves. You may have to do this at the earliest as such conditions are progressive and can lead to problems like numbness, weakness and loss of sensation and strength.
Meanwhile do take Multivitamin supplements which can help to regenerate a damaged nerve fibre.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Fasciculations
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry for the delay in my response.
The spasms you mention may not be due to the veins, spasm in the veins cannot be felt. I strongly suspect it to be muscle fasciculations. Such faciculations occur due to defective nerve conduction. Any sort of problem like compression or damage to the nerves anywhere between the spinal cord and the part involved can present with fasciculations.
I suggest you to consult a Neurologist who can examine your spine and may also ask for a MRI scan to rule out any sort of compression or damage to the nerves. You may have to do this at the earliest as such conditions are progressive and can lead to problems like numbness, weakness and loss of sensation and strength.
Meanwhile do take Multivitamin supplements which can help to regenerate a damaged nerve fibre.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ARE YOU IN USA or India? I suggest an EMG, I just had a cat scan though.
you think I can get disability for this? and the ilio-inguinal neuropathy. I had the #rd Long thoracic nerve dx in 93 as damaged and have had tx for a wonging scapula.
you think I can get disability for this? and the ilio-inguinal neuropathy. I had the #rd Long thoracic nerve dx in 93 as damaged and have had tx for a wonging scapula.
Brief Answer:
It could be a extension of winging scapula
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
A.T are my initials.
I practice in XXXXXXX
There is a nerve pathology for sure, hence EMG may not be helpful. A MRI scan of the spine can provide useful information needed for the management.
Winging of scapula is not in Chinese medicine alone. The present condition could be a extension of the same. Get the scan done and consult a neurologist.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
It could be a extension of winging scapula
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
A.T are my initials.
I practice in XXXXXXX
There is a nerve pathology for sure, hence EMG may not be helpful. A MRI scan of the spine can provide useful information needed for the management.
Winging of scapula is not in Chinese medicine alone. The present condition could be a extension of the same. Get the scan done and consult a neurologist.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
that was a joke wonging sounds chineses but I hit the wrong keys. Anyway I have to pay $1,000 for aMRI for my insurance doesn't cover it. A nerve conduction test would be more specific right. MRI's don't read nerve conduction as well as a ElectroMagnetic Resonance Test which was used to diagnose the 3rd long thoracic nerve damage. Don't you agree DR? XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
they are different again,
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
MRI and nerve conduction studies serve different purposes.
Nerve conduction studies determine whether the nerve is damaged but the MRI identify the cause of damage. Both will be needed for a perfect diagnosis and to plan management.
Regards,
they are different again,
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
MRI and nerve conduction studies serve different purposes.
Nerve conduction studies determine whether the nerve is damaged but the MRI identify the cause of damage. Both will be needed for a perfect diagnosis and to plan management.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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