What could cause sporadic on and off pain in armpit and around neck?
Patient: I have sporadic pains that come and go in my arm pit and around my neck. They don't last long but occur most days. I have seen my doctor and he said it was probably muscular. . I don't think i have any lumps in my neck or armpits. It has been around for a few months now and is worrying me Doctor: Hello, Thank you for using healthcare magic . I read your question and understand your concern . Based on the information that you provide it looks like the origin of the problem is on your neck. The first diagnosis that comes in my mind is cervical spondyloarthropathies in your neck where the nerves on your neck impinges and causes pain in the neck and arm. So the pain in the arm is a referred pain or radiating pain from the neck. This hypothesis can be confirmed or excluded through a neck MRI. If that is the case you should do a consultation with a neurology specialist and depending on the grade or stage of the disease you can treat with physical therapy and medication in the beginning. Other less frequent diagnosis might be triggerpoints or muscular pain. I wish you quick recovery.Dr.Selmani