My 96 yr old father wakes up in the morning with edema in his right hand. He has some pain in the outside area of his upper arm. He saw his dr yesterday who said it was because he walks with a cane which is really dumb because he uses a walker all the time in the house and once or twice a week uses the cane to get to the car for appts. The swelling has been going on for about a week. Some evenings the swelling has decreased when he is ready for bed.
Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain and swelling in your arm. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. Another possibility of vascular occlusion, for this you may need color Doppler. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care