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What Causes Sharp Right-sided Shoulder Pain Radiating Towards The Fingers?

My right arm aches from my shoulder to my fingers and sometimes sharp pain in my shoulder and I can t feel 3 fingers, It actually feels like pins and needles. First thing in the am is the worst.Also I can bend my fingers backwords and there is alot of swelling to where I can [t wear my rings
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
you have got radicular pain in the right upper limb most likely due to disc prolapse at the level of cervical spine. Nerve compression with resultant ischaemia of the nerve leads to sharp shooting pain in the distribution of the nerve. This needs to be investigated with MRI of the cervical spine to confirm diagnosis. please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. Tab medrol 4mg twice a day for 7 days is required. You need to consult spine surgeon with report. Take rest and avoid weight lifting with right hand.
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What Causes Sharp Right-sided Shoulder Pain Radiating Towards The Fingers?

Dear patient you have got radicular pain in the right upper limb most likely due to disc prolapse at the level of cervical spine. Nerve compression with resultant ischaemia of the nerve leads to sharp shooting pain in the distribution of the nerve. This needs to be investigated with MRI of the cervical spine to confirm diagnosis. please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. Tab medrol 4mg twice a day for 7 days is required. You need to consult spine surgeon with report. Take rest and avoid weight lifting with right hand.