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How To Treat Pain And Numbness In Neck And Shoulder Inspite Of Using Prednisone?

i have neck and shoulder pain and some numbness and tingling on my left side. ive had a mri and my rotator cuff isn t torn. ive had pt and my shoulder is better but my neck pain is still there, iv taken prednisone and it hepled my shoulder but didn t do anything for my neck so what do in need to do to fine out what wrong with my neck?
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
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Hello,

I think the main cause of your pain may be related to cervical issues possibly spondyloarthrosis. You should do an MRI of the cervical spine.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Pain And Numbness In Neck And Shoulder Inspite Of Using Prednisone?

Hello, I think the main cause of your pain may be related to cervical issues possibly spondyloarthrosis. You should do an MRI of the cervical spine. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician