Aching swollen upper arm for days, should I worry about this?

[Beya4567]

ve had aching and pain in my upper arm for about 5 days ..sometimes shooting pain in the area..when I feel the arm compared to the other side it feels more swollen but it's not red or warm to touch...
It's slightly tender when I press also but os more of a constant ache or pain on movement in certain places .

I was going to work one rushing one morning and I think I may have banged into the side of something but u can't actually remember weather it was this area..
It's making me anxious more so that it feels more fuller than other Side,raised.

Has anyone had this please I'm worried about bone cancer

Then you have nothing to worry about.

It was a nurse practioner

Yes, a qualified professional.

What do you want from this thread? You've seen a health care professional, who examined you. But yet you're still here asking for opinions from us who haven't seen or spoken and aren't qualified.

Beacuse I'm asking if anyone has had this morning and is it normal to hurt for so long for no reason...I don't think I'm doing anything wrong .but thansk for your reply it was very helpful

I've now picked a scab on my lower back earlier thats like a spot ...that ive def picked before in the same area.....months back a few times ..so it's obv scabbing over and worried about a bcc now.....
That and the arm,shoulder back pain I'm thinking it's cancer that has spread

It’s health anxiety.

What a spot that keeps scabbing is health anxiety

Has anyone had a persistant scab

You’re not achieving anything posting on here because whatever anyone says to reassure you, you reject.
Have you been offered any therapy for your health anxiety? You can self refer to talking therapies.

I havnt rejected anyones comments or help..i am yes..
However I mearly notice that the scab i picked earlier on my lower back i have picked previously months back which is concerning me..I'm not hurting anyone asking if they have experienced the same thing

A scab is not health anxiety as you obviously are aware. Constantly panicking about cancer and posting for reassurance is health anxiety.

I no ive got health anxiety...I have done for years how ever that dosnt mean I should be attacked..its not very nice...I'm mearly asking for experiences..I'm sure if I come back having c now you'd soon say sorry

Do you sleep on your side with your arm under the pillow OP?

A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who has completed extensive clinical training and graduate-level education. NPs assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose acute and chronic conditions, and prescribe medications, often operating with similar clinical responsibilities to general practitioners.

The nurse is more than qualified to assess you, the facts are - she is not concerned, you are underplaying her qualifications to diagnose you, you are over playing your symptoms - this is your health anxiety misinterpreting the facts.

Did you discuss your health anxiety with the nurse practitioner while you were there, what did she suggest?

I appreciate what your saying but this scab is worrying me now...beacuse i remember picking the same area months back

Make another appointment with the surgery.

I do yeah but I'm worried about this scab now ..I've picked it and it's flat but I'm sure I've picked the same place before months ago

I had a constant ache on my right arm so did a lady I work with, we are both in our 50's so put it down to an age thing, apparently as you get older losing oestrogen can cause it or inflammation, maybe this doesn't apply to you or as other people have said pulled a muscle or slept on your arm

Yes, I have. In fact I had it for many months. It got checked out with GP and all was fine. It healed and went away.

I’ve got anxiety which can include health (due to cancer in family). I do empathise with how spiralling it feels when you’re stuck on negative thoughts. I don’t feel coming on MN will help you though as it won’t address your anxiety. It would be better to do something in real life that’ll ground you and help you focus in the moment. Getting out in nature helps me as does reminding myself that it’s my anxiety speaking and not reality. I really have to make an effort to control it, it’s not easy, but it can only come from you. First step would be anxiety meds to help you start to heal from your negative thoughts, the possibly therapy. I’ve also had therapy to examine why my thought patterns are the way they are and to remind myself I’m a strong person who can cope (unintentionally my parents’ style of parenting made me the way I am, which is unconfident).

Thankyou for your reply...its skin cancer i no it is 🤦‍♀️why would I notice a scab in the same please months and months down the line ...😢..why is it still there ..I'm freaking out.

I'm 40 but thankyou for the reply

What is the GP doing to help you OP?

Talking therapy and medication...
How long was yours there for the scab ect before it finally went away

Are you in therapy now? Are you taking your meds?

I’m on citalopram. and have propanolol if needed and the panic spirals (but have not needed them for a while).

The scab I had was there for about a year. I’d pick it off but it would come back within a few weeks. Contacted GP who reassured me. One day I realised it hadn’t come back.

However, having said the above, I know your anxiety will be looking for a way to focus back on panicking and catastrophizing and dismiss my experience. Have you friends/family or anyone in real life that can help distract you from these thoughts for a while?

I don’t know if the therapy you’ve had/are having has supported you with how to get through these moments when it feels overwhelming?