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Suggest Treatment For Shoulder Pain
I have shoulder pain that comes and goes. It wakes me at night. I am 67, I can lift my arm and I have good rotation.. It seems more like muscle pain. I have had it for the last ten or twelve years. I am retired letter carrier for last eight years. I thought it would go away. It has been more irritating than anything, except these last few months it wakes me at night.
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Hi Dear ,
As per your query you have shoulder pain from last ten to twelve years . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like avascular necrosis , brachial plexus injury , nerve impingement , sprains and strains , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff injury and torn cartilage . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , X-ray and ask you to do certain movements . Doctor may also order blood test for arthiritis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , calcium supplement and may recommend you physical therapy of shoulder . I would suggest you to do light exercises and stretching exercises under expert .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have shoulder pain from last ten to twelve years . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like avascular necrosis , brachial plexus injury , nerve impingement , sprains and strains , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff injury and torn cartilage . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , X-ray and ask you to do certain movements . Doctor may also order blood test for arthiritis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , calcium supplement and may recommend you physical therapy of shoulder . I would suggest you to do light exercises and stretching exercises under expert .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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