Hi it’s me again. I hope you are all ok and doing well. About 2 weeks ago the back of my unaffected arm and top of my back suddenly felt sore to the touch. There is no rash to be seen and I havnt used any new products. Has anyone else developed anything like this? I’m hoping it will go as suddenly as it came but thought I’d ask first before I trouble the doctor . Thanks Suzywong.
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@Suzywong
Could well be a side effect of a medication or combination of medications. A side effect does not necessarily show up when you start with a given drug.
I was prescribed something that caused fluid retention and swelling but nothing happened until a couple of months after I had started taking it.
When I stopped taking the medication the swelling subsided. The doctor prescribed something with a different name but the same active constituents, the swelling returned. I refused to take that drug and unwillingly the doctor prescribed something different. I now have no swelling.
Of course this might not be the cause of your problem, but it is worth looking into. I discovered the cause of my symptoms by taking a couple of days off from each medication in turn. I didn’t feel that such a short period of time would cause harm, but that was my decision.
The doctor might have warned against such action. I am not a medical authority and cannot speak with authority, I only have personal experience to go by.
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Doesn’t have to be stroke related though as it’s your unaffected arm.
Could be a pinched nerve, postural or disk issue; you’ve moved or sat/slept in a funny position. It may take a couple days to recover, maybe try some heat and ice therapy on you shoulder/base of neck…always end with heat. And some painkillers.
If it doesn’t right itself in a couple days, see your gp or physio
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Thanks . I might just try that or at least ask dr if it could be meds that are causing it. Love suzywong
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Thanks Bobbi I think it may be something to do wx my statins. I’ll chat wx dr about it x
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Thanks Simon, I’m nearly 7 months since my stroke but it’s really sore to the touch, I’ll give dr a ring and see if he can put me on some other statins and see if that cures it.x
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definitely the non-stroke arm is under severe additional strain ; something to consider
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Bobbi, that’s a good “unofficial” method to identify the offending medication
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I have dupytrens syndrome in my bad right hand where the tendons shorten so that isn’t helping. But like you it can only be operated on and I can’t manage wxout it. It’s Hobson choice really isn’t it? Luv sue x
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I thought it might be something to do wx that as. I use my left hand and arm so much more than I used to . I’ll bear that in mind pando x
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If you have not found an answer, I have one more thought for you. Although sore to the touch probably rules this out. I have beautiful typing posture, and cat walk posture, both having to do with having them drilled into me for typing and cotillion training. However, when using a mouse, I have a tendency to lean forward on an elbow and slouch, then wonder why my neck, shoulder or back hurt. And another time I went to the doctor over a sore shoulder and hip only to find it was from carrying a heavy diaper bag and big baby around, resting her on my hip, but holding with one arm. Symptoms…no idea how a doctor comes up with a correct diagnosis…no wonder it takes so long to get the answers to some ailments. So many common symptoms for different issues.
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Hi Deann thanks for your thoughts. It’s still sore so I’m giving it a while before I bother my doctor. Love sue x
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A sports physio may be a better bet, failing that, do you have a physio at your surgery you could make an appointment with?
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