Severe pain in upper arm

@SW-User After, next day

@Coralmist does it feel swollen and hot?

@SW-User no neither..just can barely lift it up its so painful near bicep area

@Coralmist okay, i think you've got a 1st or 2nd degree muscle strain, possibly partially trapping or pressing on a nerve. a strain is a tear, or micro-tears in your case, in a muscle. it's not serious, but you can take ibuprofen, as was recommended - it's better than acetaminophen because it reduces inflammation, and you should ice it 10 mins on, 30 mins off. don't use heat, and rest it completely. seriously, the less you use it, the quicker it will heal. maybe get a sling. i hope you feel better very soon.

@SW-User Thanks pent.. I appreciate that..they said take advil with Tylenol together...I wonder how long this pain will last.. i xant wven fix my hair

@Coralmist it's going to be about 3 to 6 weeks. 3 weeks to feel mostly normal, up to 6 weeks until you can use it without concern of re-injuring it. but it should only hurt badly for a few days, then moderately for a few more, then minimally for the remainder of the 3 week period. i'm sorry, but you won't be doing your hair anytime soon. just ice it on and off, rest it completely until you notice an improvement, then light, short activity to tolerance. maybe someone can braid your hair for you each day? something, because lifting your arm is not an option rn

@SW-User ughh 3 weeks is a while..but hopefully the pain will lessen each day. I appreciate your help!!

@Coralmist it will, and you're welcome 🤗