Linus32 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Just wondering if anyone knows if this is a possibility. My mother has been complaining of bad pain to her upper arm area. She says it hurts from her shoulders to her elbows. Since she is in hospice now, there will be no testing to see what is causing this. This is a fairly sudden symptom. If this were from arthritis wouldn't the pain have come on gradually? Thanks for any help. Linus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I have pain like that. I HOPE it's not mets. I was dx with stenosis of the cervical spine. My pain is in the back of my neck, across my shoulders, and down each arm to the elbows. My left is worse, and it is thought perhaps I have a frayed rotator cuff as well. At any rate, your Mom's symptoms sound just like mine. Mine were not sudden, but since August they have intensified that they really give me lots of discomfort. Motrin helps somewhat. Hoping for the best. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Actually, from one who has some arthritis, it comes and goes. So that is a possibility. If it is constant pain, it probably could be bone mets. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'm sorry to hear your mother is having pain. It's very important to let Hospice know so they can stay on top of her pain. Try not to worry yourself over if this is spread to the bone or not. I understand your concern, but being she is on hospice her comfort is what's most important. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdjenkins Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 My Dad has arm pain also. I have wondered about bone mets too. He uses a heating pad, and receives massages from hospice. They seem to help with the pain so I don't think it is cause from mets. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbn Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Linus it sounds like nerve pain. Probably the median nerve from the neck. It could just be from sleeping on it. I found that Midol helps due to the anti-bloating ingredients helps the nerve's "swelling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkerdoodler Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 My husband has been experiencing pain in the chest/underarm for some time, taking Tylenol which relieves it somewhat... they gave him percocet which is stronger but he actually seems to get more relief from the Tylenol... they did say awhile ago that pressure on nerves could cause pain, so I am really interested in your experience with "Midol"! I've just forwarded that suggestion to him... thanks!! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 My initial diagnosis was after treating pain in my right shoulder to elbow - initially identified as rotator cuff injury. But it was actually bone mets. I had my clavicle radiated and now only experience pain when I try to move the arm too far back. Make aure your mothers care givers understand she has pain - that can be handled. All the best to you and your mother. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Sorry to hear about your mom's difficulties. Will be keeping her in our prayers. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I'm sorry to hear of these new symptoms. I think connie said it really well - try not to worry over it. just show up for your mom and help keep her comfy. we're praying for you. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethluvswill13 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Im praying for ya'll. Hugs,Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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