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What Causes Dull Pain In The Upper Arms And Shoulders?
I m 67 and sometimes get a dull pain in my upper arms and shoulders, which normally lasts for just a few minutes. I m just finishing such a bout that came on about 10 minutes ago as I was lying in bed waiting for sleep. It caused severe aching in both arms and and shoulders. Most intense experience yet.
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Hi,
I am sorry for the pain you feel in your upper arms and shoulders.
Your pain is suggesting "impingement syndrome" with bursitis or rotator cuff tendinitis as possible diagnosis.
Consult further with rheumatologist first and run shoulder joint X-ray. Arthroscopy might be also required.
Take oral analgesic (ibuprofen or naproxen). Apply analgesic cream locally. Take glucosamine and hyalurinic acid supplement to reduce inflammation.
Wish fast recovery.
I am sorry for the pain you feel in your upper arms and shoulders.
Your pain is suggesting "impingement syndrome" with bursitis or rotator cuff tendinitis as possible diagnosis.
Consult further with rheumatologist first and run shoulder joint X-ray. Arthroscopy might be also required.
Take oral analgesic (ibuprofen or naproxen). Apply analgesic cream locally. Take glucosamine and hyalurinic acid supplement to reduce inflammation.
Wish fast recovery.
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