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Suggest Treatment For Arthritic Shoulder Pain Along With Irritation
Hello Doctor, Good afternoon. have had arthritic shoulder pain for many years from all my weightlifting. Tried many supplements through the years to alleviate joint pain. I am 53 and still feel like I am in my 30 s. just have irritation in my shoulders on and off from workouts and afterwards. Looking for the best relief to help irritation in the gym. Just started taking Instaflex advanced to see if would help. Most joint supplements always target the knees, hands, ankles, back etc... Never seem to get any review on the shoulders?? So, am I wasting my time again or does this supplement really work on the shoulders too?
Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Hello,
You have history of arthritic shoulder pain and now you are experiencing pain and irritation in the gym. Shoulder pain can also be triggered by overuse tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, degenerative tendinosis, frozen shoulder, etc. You are suggested to give rest to your shoulder for a couple of days, rotator cuff may become weak overtime and become injured, avoid strenuous exercises in the gym, just relax.
To get rid of the pain you can take NSAIDS, naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS after food for relief. You can also take muscle relaxants, Baclofen, one SOS when needed to help relax inflammation or pain due to strain, trauma or tear of the tendons or muscles. Cold compression or heat therapy are effective. Shoulder massage with a pain relieving ointment or application of pain relieving sprays (volini) combined with exercises under a physical therapist are effective.
However, you are suggested to get blood tests, urinalysis and imaging tests done to detect the current status of the pathology causing you discomfort. Get clinically assessed, you will be treated accordingly. For better lubrication of the joints you can take vitamin E rich food or supplements (Evion-400mg), once daily for 15 days.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You have history of arthritic shoulder pain and now you are experiencing pain and irritation in the gym. Shoulder pain can also be triggered by overuse tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, degenerative tendinosis, frozen shoulder, etc. You are suggested to give rest to your shoulder for a couple of days, rotator cuff may become weak overtime and become injured, avoid strenuous exercises in the gym, just relax.
To get rid of the pain you can take NSAIDS, naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS after food for relief. You can also take muscle relaxants, Baclofen, one SOS when needed to help relax inflammation or pain due to strain, trauma or tear of the tendons or muscles. Cold compression or heat therapy are effective. Shoulder massage with a pain relieving ointment or application of pain relieving sprays (volini) combined with exercises under a physical therapist are effective.
However, you are suggested to get blood tests, urinalysis and imaging tests done to detect the current status of the pathology causing you discomfort. Get clinically assessed, you will be treated accordingly. For better lubrication of the joints you can take vitamin E rich food or supplements (Evion-400mg), once daily for 15 days.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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