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How Can Severe Pain From The Shoulders To The Fingers Be Treated?

I have severe shoulder pain that goes down to the end of my fingers. No other problems and on one medication for hypertension...and it is in the normal range. Age 70 Never had any operations. I am taking TIZANIDINE but have to be very careful. because causes heavy sleep. I do not need sleep. I need a pain relief. HELP
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Pain that goes from shoulders to fingers very likely is due to the nerve compression on the way down the arm. The compression of the nerve can happen from the level it goes out the spine or lower down due to muscle spasms or other conditions.

It is good for you to see a doctor and have a proper examination to determine the cause. Most of the patients are better with Ibuprofen 600 mg 3 times a day after food and physiotherapy that relaxes the muscles and helps relieve the nerve.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
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How Can Severe Pain From The Shoulders To The Fingers Be Treated?

Hello, Pain that goes from shoulders to fingers very likely is due to the nerve compression on the way down the arm. The compression of the nerve can happen from the level it goes out the spine or lower down due to muscle spasms or other conditions. It is good for you to see a doctor and have a proper examination to determine the cause. Most of the patients are better with Ibuprofen 600 mg 3 times a day after food and physiotherapy that relaxes the muscles and helps relieve the nerve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General & Family Physician