My first ATOT medical thread! One arm is colder than the other

[Leros]

I was playing racquetball a few days ago (my first exercise in quite some time) and I ran into the wall a few times with my right shoulder. The next day my arm and shoulder felt a bit sore and still feels a bit sore now, although a bit better. My real concern is that my right arm feels a bit colder than the rest of my body. The pain is fine, there is no bruising, just the slight temperature difference. I would go see a doctor but I'm on a vacation and time is short, so I'd rather not go if I don't need to.

What do you guys think? Any input?

My current plan is to not see a doctor until it gets worse or stays the same for 3 more days.

 

[spittledip]

nerve damage. I have nerve damage in my back from wrestling and I experience coldness/numbness in my arm sometimes. Probably will heal soon enough if you rest it though. Mine is permanent. And much worse than that if I use it to throw or play tennis or those type of motions. You could see a doctor if you dont want to chance it, but he might send you to a neurologist.

 

[Epic Fail]

Originally posted by: Leros
One arm is colder than the other

enough said.

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: yamadakun

Originally posted by: Leros
One arm is colder than the other

enough said.

Yeah I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw that.

 

[NanoStuff]

Sounds like a problem with one of your hearts. The right one.

No, wait. I just remembered the medical texts. Left heart pumps to the right side of the body, right to the left. Yes that's it.

 

[Leros]

Just took a nice hot bath. Feeling much better painwise. Not sure about the temperature difference though. I guess we'll see tomorrow.

If my arm falls off, I want to do it in style. Any suggestions?

 

[Shawn]

Poor circulation. They may have to amputate.

 

[lyssword]

I think you can fix it with a chainsaw

 

[George P Burdell]

At least we can rule this out

 

[pontifex]

turn away from the open door, open window, fan, AC, or close the refridgerator door if you aren't going to pick something to eat!

 

[DaTT]

Originally posted by: Leros


If my arm falls off, I want to do it in style. Any suggestions?

Use your old arm as your new racquet ball racquet

 

[eplebnista]

Blood clot?

 

[FoBoT]

might try asking in Health and Fitness, they know more about stuff like, Health

 

[sdifox]

it's all the mousing you have been doing... my right hand has no grip no more... can't hold heavy stuff for long. beware the evil mouse

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Leros
I was playing racquetball a few days ago (my first exercise in quite some time) and I ran into the wall a few times with my right shoulder. The next day my arm and shoulder felt a bit sore and still feels a bit sore now, although a bit better. My real concern is that my right arm feels a bit colder than the rest of my body. The pain is fine, there is no bruising, just the slight temperature difference. I would go see a doctor but I'm on a vacation and time is short, so I'd rather not go if I don't need to.

What do you guys think? Any input?

My current plan is to not see a doctor until it gets worse or stays the same for 3 more days.

When To Call a Doctor

Call your health professional immediately if you had an injury to your elbow and:

* You have severe elbow pain.
* You cannot move your elbow normally.
* Your elbow looks deformed.
* Your elbow begins to swell within 30 minutes of the injury.
* You have signs of damage to the nerves or blood vessels. These include:
o Numbness, tingling, or a "pins-and-needles" sensation below the injury.
o Pale or bluish skin.
o The injured arm feeling colder to the touch than the uninjured one.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-gu...-when-to-call-a-doctor