Hi J Mitchell. You may want to read up further on conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and tenosynovitis. It is against our policy to attempt to diagnose online. We provide some guidance at most but ultimately you need to consult with a doctor who can assess you further and make a final diagnosis. Treatment will vary depending on the diagnosis. Of course, using the hand less will be beneficial in most conditions that causes these symptoms but this would be difficult for you to do in your occupation. A doctor will be able to advise you further. Please do not delay in seeking medical attention as the condition could worsen without prompt medical treatment.

Hi Ardit. As advised you should consult with your doctor. We cannot diagnose you here or say for sure what may be causing these symptoms. There are many other factors that have to be taken into consideration which depends on a medical professional assessing you. Relying on your current symptoms alone as you report it can be misleading.

Thanks a lot for your answer, but if the l5 s1 disc bolg would have worsened, why shulden’t the pain go down my legs or hurt more on my lower back instead of going up? And up that far to my sholder and neck on my right side?

Hi Ardit. The bulging disc could have worsened and surrounding discs may also be affected, therefore causing the pain at so many areas on just one side. Of course, there are also other possibilities that could account for some of the pain that you are experiencing, such as a kidney problem. However, it is difficult to say on just pain alone and you do not mention any other symptoms. 2 years is a long time since you were last assessed and you should see a doctor who can evaluate your condition again. This could be an entirely new problem.

Hi CL. We cannot tell you what the cause of this pain is with any certainty. You should be speaking to your doctor about this. Even if you cannot feel any lump, it does not mean that a cancerous lesion is not present. However, there is no reason to worry about cancer just yet. There are many other causes and it may not even be linked to the breast. The only way to know for sure is to undergo the necessary investigations as your doctor will advise.

Hi Debbie. You have a host of symptoms which may be related to more than one condition. Start with isolating the skin problem. As you said you have had a biopsy and once the dermatologist gets back to you with the rest you will have some direction as to the possible cause. You may also need to see a neurologist as some of the symptoms with your arm and the headaches could be due to a nerve problem. This could vary from a pinched nerve to neurodegenerative conditions and it is difficult to say with any certainty what could be causing all these symptoms. A neurologist would possibly be a good place to start.