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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Shoulders When Diagnosed With Pneumonia

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Question: I have pain in my shoulder. It shots down all sides of my arm. I also have pain in both Highs. I often feel tired. I get waves of neasua. I have had pneumonia 2 times in 2 months. Also the pain in my shoulder also shots up my neck and collar bone. What's wrong with me
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised and get investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain in shoulder region can be due frozen shoulder.
Is there any restriction in lifting the upper limb overhead?
Any urinary complains?
You should get blood sugar and Thyroid profile along with vitamin D levels.
Physiotherapy, pregabalin or gabapentin or amitryptiline should be used.
provide any reports or prescription available.
Thigh pain may be due to vitamin D deficiency.
Detailed examination by a neurologist will be helpful for making a diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries with details.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 minutes later)
I do have restrictions lifting my arm. I do not have any problems with urinating.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist and get investigated too

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You should get examined by a neurologist for frozen shoulder and get investigation as advised especially blood sugar.
Pain killers with muscle relaxant and pain modulator like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin will be helpful.
Physiotherapy will play an important role in recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (10 minutes later)
Thank you for your help. Have a great day
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get back with reports

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Wishing for your good health and early recovery.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Shoulders When Diagnosed With Pneumonia

Brief Answer: Take treatment as advised and get investigated Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Pain in shoulder region can be due frozen shoulder. Is there any restriction in lifting the upper limb overhead? Any urinary complains? You should get blood sugar and Thyroid profile along with vitamin D levels. Physiotherapy, pregabalin or gabapentin or amitryptiline should be used. provide any reports or prescription available. Thigh pain may be due to vitamin D deficiency. Detailed examination by a neurologist will be helpful for making a diagnosis. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries with details. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist