Neck and chest pain and arm weakness

Posted by cjfutrell @cjfutrell, Jun 28, 2021

Hi everyone. I’ve been on here for a little and have a few posts discussing my symptoms. Everyone has been very helpful and my doctors and I are still trying to come to a diagnosis.

My current symptoms are chest pain, neck pain, upper back pain and arm weakness. The chest pain is a constant dull ache with shortness of breath that lasts all day every day, and occasional jolts that can happen anywhere on the chest at random times and only last for a few seconds usually. The neck pain is more on the trapezius muscle and is only on the right side. The arm weakness, my right arm feels heavy and weak and there’s some pain in the arm pit.

I have asthma, allergies, GERD, and anxiety. My lungs and heart have been checked out and they are fine. Ive had EKGs and chest X-rays and blood tests and also ruled outt the heart kidney liver and anything blood related. I will be seeing a gastro soon to rule out anything related. Anxiety is my new diagnosis by one of my doctors but I have been having pain 24/7 and I get no relief. I want to make sure I rule everything out first.

I guess I am asking if there is anything nerve related that could cause pain where I am feeling. Thanks so much in advance as always.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Jul 19, 2021

In reply to @tjaapa "Thank you for the message. Because of the needle stick in my left arm I’m a..." + (show)

What may have happened is they may have pushed the needle all the way through the vein. Sometimes a vein blows up. It is very painful because blood escapes into the tissue where it doesn't belong and causes swelling. That has happened to me when an inexperienced person is trying to tap a vein. They can also hit a valve inside the vein which hurts and could cause a misdirected needle. The valves are there so blood cannot back flow since veins are lower pressure. The arteries contract and assist the heart in pumping blood which is why you can feel a pulse. If that is what happened, it should resolve in about 2 weeks. You may see bruising color develop if it gets close to the skin.

Paul H Conrad | @paulhconrad | Jul 20, 2021

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 20, 2021

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 20, 2021

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titterrow | @titterrow | Feb 22, 2023

Oh My God,
I am going through the same thing but, only on the left side. I am waiting for my spine doctor to get back in touch with me. I am in so much pain.