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What Causes Severe Pain In Shoulder Radiating To Arm Pit?

I have severe pain in left shoulder, runs under my arm pit and down my left arm all the way to finger tips. Chest x-Ray was clear pain shot, muscle relaxers provided no relief. I am crying in pain if I lay down or bend over to tie my shoe pain increases taking my breath away. Any ideas what is causing this pain? I had neck surgery two years ago on c-4, c-5. I am suffering in pain.
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in shoulder radiating to arm pit. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like muscle spasms , tendonitis , shoulder joint swelling and inflamed rib cartilage . The symptoms can also occur due to cervical spondylosis. In you case the symptoms are probably occurring due to disc problem. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by palpation and order X-ray to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also order CT scan and MRI of shoulder .Doctor may fix if there is any fracture and ask you to restrict your movements for few days . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and multivitamin for quick recovery . For now do stretching exercises under expert , give your shoulder and elbow proper rest and apply warm compresses , use cervical pillow on expert's advice.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Shoulder Radiating To Arm Pit?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in shoulder radiating to arm pit. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like muscle spasms , tendonitis , shoulder joint swelling and inflamed rib cartilage . The symptoms can also occur due to cervical spondylosis. In you case the symptoms are probably occurring due to disc problem. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by palpation and order X-ray to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also order CT scan and MRI of shoulder .Doctor may fix if there is any fracture and ask you to restrict your movements for few days . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and multivitamin for quick recovery . For now do stretching exercises under expert , give your shoulder and elbow proper rest and apply warm compresses , use cervical pillow on expert s advice. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari