How to deal with severe aching in arm?

Question

It's almost 4 in the morning here, and I can't sleep because my whole arm is severely aching. I haven't fallen on it or anything, but I do have (urgh) numerous old self harm scars all over it, which have been feeling funny lately. We have nothing for the pain, what can I do that's natural? ANY help would be so so appreciated, I can't even type properly!

I'm 15 if this helps?

Answer 1

you should get checked out by a doctor. but you also should try over the counter aspirin (Tylenol,motrin etc.) first.

Answer 2

Oh no...why is my favorite girl from the UK falling apart at such a young age? :)

You already got some good suggestions. You might wet the towel before you toss it in the microwave...the moist heat should be soothing...that and some advil or tylenol and you should be able to get to sleep.

I sometimes get a pain in my arms...it sort of feels like it's the bone (though that's prob. not possible) rather than the muscle. It's usually gone within a day. If you aren't better tomorrow...maybe a trip to the dr. for your arm and your jaw dear :)

Answer 3

Depending on the cause, which is unknown at this stage, you need heat, or cold. I would suggest heat at this stage. An old towel shoved in the microwave for a couple of minutes to then wrap around your arm can give relief.

Please don't harm yourself any more :( I was glad to see these were old scars. If this doesn't clear in a day or two, you'd best see a doctor to make sure there's nothing happening you don't know about (this could be as simple as a pulled muscle, etc).

Take care