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Suggest Treatment For Shoulder Bursitis
Hi i have shoulder bursitis since August last year. I took some Mobic, done physio and seen the Chiro but dint do any good. I had cortisone injection 4 weeks now and is not getting any better. Its is getting worse. I cannot even put my pants up. Is there any other treatment for bursitis
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
hi,
u have done almost all the available treatment for shoulder bursitis. I would like to suggest aspiration of bursitis fluid, which can be done in doctors cabin. if this fluid suggest infection, which might be the cause u are not getting relief, u require antibiotics. also I would suggest daily ice compresses application ll help to reduce inflammation. many NSAIDs available over d counter for pain relief. topical application of couterirritants containing ucalyptus or menthol ll also help
u have done almost all the available treatment for shoulder bursitis. I would like to suggest aspiration of bursitis fluid, which can be done in doctors cabin. if this fluid suggest infection, which might be the cause u are not getting relief, u require antibiotics. also I would suggest daily ice compresses application ll help to reduce inflammation. many NSAIDs available over d counter for pain relief. topical application of couterirritants containing ucalyptus or menthol ll also help
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