What is the cause of pain in arm and tingling in hand?
Patient: Hi!Yes - if you could answer this question.  My name is Fran and I walk often.  Last April I was taking a walk on a dirt path in Yarmouth, MA.  I tripped on a tree root and took a hard fall.  I put my arms out to break the fall.  I thought I had broken both  upper arms it hurt so bad.  I could move my arms and saw no sign of fracture.  The pain eased up but continued to hurt for about a month.  My left arm is fine but my right arm continues to hurt at night.  It's an aching throbbing feeling.  I end up taking some Ibuprofen or Aleve.  I tend to sleep on my right side so I think it may be the weight of my body.  I, also, sometimes get a little tingling in my right hand.  I still work out 3 times a week and lift 10 lb. weight and do pushups.  My arm doesn't bother me during the day - just at night.  Do you think this is muscle, tendon, or nerve pain and do you think it will eventually go away?.  Should I stop working out with my arms for a while and, if so, how long?  Thank you for your help. Doctor: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Background1. History of Fall Complaints1. Arm Pain2. Continuous Pain - aching throbbing feeling - Right Arm 3. Tingling ImpressionThis is suggestive of Cervical Radiculopathy How to Proceed Needs Clinical Examination and Nerve Conduction Studies, XRay Neck and Other Radiological Evaluation What to do Please consult a neurosurgeon in your placeHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care.