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Aching pain in arm...
I preface this by saying a) I've seen a doctor, b) I've seen a physio (about 10 times), and neither of them know what's wrong. The Physio has just told me it's not worth doing anymore because nothing they do are improving the problem.
I'm sorta hoping someone will say "wowza, I had the same problem and cured it by ..."
Basically:
When I write I get an ache in my hand, on the top of my forearm, and in my shoulder. It happens when I write, it kicks in about 1-2 hrs into writing (down from about 3 hours in january). After a while I start feeling nauseas (in my stomach) and very quickly I'm unable to write anymore. Worse still, taking breaks makes little difference, and when the sickness kicks in I can't write for about 3 hours.
The physio also thought it may be related to a back problem (acting through the tendons). He found quickly I have a very tight neck, but none of his elbowing me in the back, or stretching my neck tendons appeared to improve the situation.
I spend about 8 hours a day writing or using a computer.
I have (university) finals in 8 weeks (8 x 3 hr exams) and this problem is starting to stress me out.
I have tried:
- Drugs for Chronic Pains inc: amitriptyline, dicoflex, ibroprofen, ibroprofen creams
- Physio: Electric current through arm threatment, ultrasound
- Other Physio: Arm stretches, back stretches
- I have tried to correct my posture, use a better chair...
Any suggestions.
I have just got a referral to an orthapedic specialist and am waiting for an appointment.
I'm sorta hoping someone will say "wowza, I had the same problem and cured it by ..."
Basically:
When I write I get an ache in my hand, on the top of my forearm, and in my shoulder. It happens when I write, it kicks in about 1-2 hrs into writing (down from about 3 hours in january). After a while I start feeling nauseas (in my stomach) and very quickly I'm unable to write anymore. Worse still, taking breaks makes little difference, and when the sickness kicks in I can't write for about 3 hours.
The physio also thought it may be related to a back problem (acting through the tendons). He found quickly I have a very tight neck, but none of his elbowing me in the back, or stretching my neck tendons appeared to improve the situation.
I spend about 8 hours a day writing or using a computer.
I have (university) finals in 8 weeks (8 x 3 hr exams) and this problem is starting to stress me out.
I have tried:
- Drugs for Chronic Pains inc: amitriptyline, dicoflex, ibroprofen, ibroprofen creams
- Physio: Electric current through arm threatment, ultrasound
- Other Physio: Arm stretches, back stretches
- I have tried to correct my posture, use a better chair...
Any suggestions.
I have just got a referral to an orthapedic specialist and am waiting for an appointment.
Reply 1
15
i don't really have a clue what you have...
but at a guess i think it would be to do with your wrist instead of the back... i'd guess it's something like carpal tunnel syndrome...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_Tunnel_Syndrome
btw, amitriptyline is an anti-depressant though... i've never heard it being used as a pain killer but wiki says that...
"It is also used in small (10 mg) doses to act as a painkiller and ease the effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitriptyline
but at a guess i think it would be to do with your wrist instead of the back... i'd guess it's something like carpal tunnel syndrome...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_Tunnel_Syndrome
btw, amitriptyline is an anti-depressant though... i've never heard it being used as a pain killer but wiki says that...
"It is also used in small (10 mg) doses to act as a painkiller and ease the effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitriptyline
Reply 2
Heart Attack Lol
Reply 3
ForeverIsMyName
Heart Attack Lol
Heart attack ... 'lol'?? Glad you find it funny. Odds are the OP is right-handed, and you only get referred pain from a CVA in the left arm/shoulder ... oh, a joke? Ha ...
@OP - this certainly is a mystery. Any reason the onset of pain has become quicker since January?
Reply 4
McGJunior88
Heart attack ... 'lol'?? Glad you find it funny. Odds are the OP is right-handed, and you only get referred pain from a CVA in the left arm/shoulder ... oh, a joke? Ha ...
YOU GET JOKES!
LOL!1
Reply 5
17
Revenged
btw, amitriptyline is an anti-depressant though... i've never heard it being used as a pain killer but wiki says that...
"It is also used in small (10 mg) doses to act as a painkiller and ease the effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitriptyline
btw, amitriptyline is an anti-depressant though... i've never heard it being used as a pain killer but wiki says that...
"It is also used in small (10 mg) doses to act as a painkiller and ease the effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitriptyline
Yeah I'm taking tiny doses so it doesn't have the anti-depressant effect, just a treatment for chronic pain
Reply 6
After I have written for about half an hour i get pains from my hand up to the elbow, but im afraid it doesnt get any worse than that...
I have concluded that I think I just grip my pen far too hard! Sorry, that is no help at all
I have concluded that I think I just grip my pen far too hard! Sorry, that is no help at allReply 7
sounds a bit like RSI to me (repetive strain injury) i get pains in my arm smetimes when ive spent too long on computer. but it doesnt eplain he sickness tho but could that be psychological??
you could try write with your other hand and become ambidextrous!!
but could that be psychological?? you could try write with your other hand and become ambidextrous!!
Reply 8
the roube with joint ain (specially shoulders) is that as well as the local pain, it also has diffuse internalised pain thatoften has a nauseous component. Diclofenac 75mg sustained relief tablets are excellent. Codeine and similar opiates tend nt o be so good as they confound the naseous feeling. Other tan that I wouldnt know what else to suggest! Have you been seen by an orthopaedic surgeon?
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