<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I am experiencing pain and weakness in my arms from my elbow to about halfway down my forearm. The pain is particularly noticeable when I try to pick and lift something up. I initially believed I over did It doing yard work but the pain is not improving and it s been at least a month. Taking Advil dulls the paid Someone mentioned to me that this may be carpal tunnel related? I am sick of chalking it up to old age. Any ideas?  <response>: Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It is more likely to be overwork related and conditions such as tennis elbow. I do not think it to be carpal tunnel related. In carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. But I advise you to consult your Orthopedic and get treatment accordingly. So you can treat it after consulting your Orthopedic. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions then dont hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health. Take care. 