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What Causes Shoulder Pain In A Diabetic?

Hi, I am a diabetic with sugar under control (pre around 67-95) Post around 180. I am having severe pain in left shoulder. I work on a laptop for nearly 8-10 hours a day. I also sleep turning to left most of the time during the sleep. Can you suggest some medication.
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for your question.
After going through your question, I can understand your concern.

There is most likely possibility of frozen shoulder in your case.

In frozen shoulder there is painful restriction of shoulder movements.
It is most common in diabetics.
It is due to changes in soft tissue around shoulder joint due to Diabetes.

You should consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination.
There may be need for X-ray or Ultrasonography of shoulder.

Treatment is painkillers with gradual exercise under supervision.
Avoid pain killer like diclofenac, aceclofenac for longer duration in diabetes due to risk of kidney injury.

Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.

Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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What Causes Shoulder Pain In A Diabetic?

Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. There is most likely possibility of frozen shoulder in your case. In frozen shoulder there is painful restriction of shoulder movements. It is most common in diabetics. It is due to changes in soft tissue around shoulder joint due to Diabetes. You should consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination. There may be need for X-ray or Ultrasonography of shoulder. Treatment is painkillers with gradual exercise under supervision. Avoid pain killer like diclofenac, aceclofenac for longer duration in diabetes due to risk of kidney injury. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful. Regards, Dr Abhay Mali. Diabetologist.