I am experiencing pulling, tearing pains in my left arm.  What could this be?  Thanks?
918854
I've heard that fish oil tablets are good for the heart and for getting rid of imflammation in the body.
682668
Take note of what you do during the day.  Maybe you're on the computer too long, or you write excessively (if you're left-handed).  Something that puts stress on your left arm for extended periods of time can affect how it feels the next day.  Even sleeping on it can cause such pain.
645322
I would guess it's just a bad pulled muscle.  Sometimes they get that bad.  Hopefully some heat and maybe muscle relaxers will help her feel better.
1043160
it's called a nerve reflex it could mean your stressed or tired or nervous, sometimes its just a pulse sensation it's not alot to worry about unless your left side goes weak or you get pain or a sharp pain in your left arm if that happens go to accident & emergency.
604943
Blood in your urine could be a sign...intense pain in the lower left/right sides of your back...not much else...hope this helps!
603128
Sounds like you are experiencing the same thing I was.  I was feeling a sharp pain in my chest on the left side that would cause my body to clench up and make me short of breath.  I was worried, but I went to a doctor and it turned out to be a pulled muscle in the ribcage.  Every once in a while it would spasm and bother me.  They gave me some Motrin and it went away over time.  I think I provoked it when I started working out after a long period of laziness, but now that I'm back in shape it hasn't bothered me at all.\n\nGo to a doctor, though, to be sure.  They gave me an electrocardiogram just to make sure there were no serious issues.
402560
It may be torn muscle. That can come from overworking.\n\nIt may also be nerve impingement. If the pain is really sharp, burning kind of sensation, or you get any associated numbness or tingling, that points to inpingement.\n\nEither way, you can talk to your doctor or a massage therapist. They'll be able to do a hands on assessment and tell you whats goin on.
678222
A trip to the Doc will help in more ways than one. Especially if its been a while since you were at the Doc last. maybe your leftside tube is blocked, cause you should have pain on both sides at one time or another. Or chaos if you have PMS on top of that.
426429
You are either having a panic attack or your heart is having palpitations.  Seeing that it could possibly be your heart and your arm hurts... you should immediately go to the nearest ER.\n\nI recommend calling 911 right now.
626949
you may of trapped a small nerve rather than pulled a muscle.but wen you pull a muscle usually it doesnt bruise from the outside.it sounds more like a trapped nerve because offthe pain shifting.get checked out by your doctor
388751
Could be a circulation problem. I used to get it in my arms when I was driving for a long time, and it eventually turned to pain. That was a few years a ago. Turns out now I have fibro myalgia which is phantom pains all over my body (its really fun...) You could have carpel tunnel, or anything else. Make a physical appointment, and tell your Dr. He/she may want to do blood work just to check up on it.
300752
If we are taking pulling a muscle there really is nothing the ER can or would do other than pain control.  If we are talking about a hernia pushing out at the top of the leg/bottom of the abdomen then he should seek medical help - there can be complications associated.\n\nA pulled muscle will typically bruise, sometimes pretty badly in a few days.  Rest, gentle stretching, heat can help dissapate the bruise.  Take over the counter pain medication like Tylenol if needed.  A pulled muscle is actually the fastest healing soft tissue injury.  He should be good as new within a month...mostly better in two weeks.  Once he is feeling a little better, make sure NOT to over stress it.  Work up gradually lest you be right back where you started.  \n\nNo matter the ER is not required for a muscle tear.
1054906
This is also called a charlie horse can't tell you why. The best thing is to work it out slowly by massage or warm compresses to relax the muscle. Sometimes Motrin or Aleve may help the pain. These are typically caused by an excess of certain chemicals or minerals in your body. The most common is an excess of calcium but a depletion of potassium may also cause these. If they are frequent you need to see your physician. If you only get them once in a blue moon (ie very infrequently) then it may be that you pulled or stretched the muscle too far when exercising or doing daily activity.  If you have one that will not go away you need to call your doctor.
1064802
This sounds like poor circulation on the left side of your body.  It could even be vindictive of something more serious, just as a brain injury, tumor, or nervious disorder such as muscular distrophy or parkinson's disease.  Don't just sit around and wait for it to go away, because you could have a claught which can be life threatening.  Goto your doctor, and like as soon as you can.  This could be life threatening, or not, don't panic just seek some professional advice.
37111
Depends on your symptoms and other findings. Herniated disks in and of themselves may or may not be clinically significant (studies have shown Disc abnormalities in 40-60% of aymptomatic subjects). Do you have pain? Radiating pain to an arm? Numbness, tingling, or weakness?\n\nIf you have pain only or pain and mild to moderate arm pain or numbness, with no weakness or other abnormalities, then physical therapy, chiropractic, and analgesics should do the trick, and the symptoms will probably improve over time. Make sure you follow your doctors' recommendations. \n\n(The above was not offerred as, nor should  be construed as specific medical advice or a substitute for examination by a physician or other health care provider. For answers to questions regarding your specific health issue, consult your doctor. )
906680
You might try an ACE bandage snugly wrapped around the injured muscle.  But don't wrap it so tight that you can't take deep breaths, that could cause you to get pneumonia.  You may also want to go to a medical supply store and see if they have anything that they could recommend.  I've pulled chest muscles and it HURTS!  I feel your pain.
467801
Invest in a Homedics massager (model PA-1). It's a very good deep tissue massager, the only one on the market I have found to actually be therapeutic. You can pick one up at your local wal-mart or target. I got mine when they first came out and it cost around 40 or 50 dollars. Might be less now. You could be having tension in your shoulders. Everyone deals with stress differently. Mine goes to my neck and shoulders too and sometimes my back. As far as medicine, there isn't really anything you can take that will correct the problem. Pain pills will only cover up the symptoms as will other meds, but they won't heal anything. Try eating foods with more vitamin D and if you want you can try herbal supplements that knock the edge off of pain such as devils claw or feverfew. And don't over work your arms and shoulders, but do light exercises so they don't get weaker.