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How To Alleviate Chronic Joints Pain In The Shoulders And Arms?

I saw my primary care about 4 weeks ago because I had a sore shoulder and my arm was weak. It had been bothering me for about 6 weeks. He suggested I discontinue Lipitor and prescribed naprosin. It has not helped. Other joints are also sore. Today my left hand, at the bottom of my thumb is very sore. With my right shoulder weak and painful, I relied more on my left hand to open doors, lift and carry stuff, etc. Today I feel it will be difficult to do what I need to do. I m 66, still working, and have been fairly active.
Fri, 22 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Have you done arthropathy work up like uric acid level, RA factor, X-ray of the joint which hurts more. Are you taking steroids??

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How To Alleviate Chronic Joints Pain In The Shoulders And Arms?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Have you done arthropathy work up like uric acid level, RA factor, X-ray of the joint which hurts more. Are you taking steroids?? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.