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Is Shoulder Blade Pain Common In Osteoarthritis Patients?
I have an constant ache near rt shoulder blade going up to neck and down right arm. There is a slightly swollen area in my back next to the shoulder blade. I have osteoarthritis and didn t know if this is just an inflammation related to that. Even my pain medication that I take daily doesn t help much. It is a constant ache-like a toothache. I work on the computer all day also. Feels better with no movement.
I have studied your case. It can be Shoulder rotator cuff injury which may need MRI for confirmation.
Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS ,or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing.
Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav
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Is Shoulder Blade Pain Common In Osteoarthritis Patients?
Hello, I have studied your case. It can be Shoulder rotator cuff injury which may need MRI for confirmation. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS ,or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav