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What Could Cause Severe Pain Of Armpits, Back And Shoulder?
Hi Doctor, My dad (67 yrs) has a severe pain on his arms right down the armpits, shoulder, back and on his bum. He can barely lift his hands sideways or to the back. I took him to an orthopedic and the doctor gave him some injection and medicines but its not helping him get any better. I believe its his nerves that are giving him this pain. He is unable to stretch his arms because of strained nerves. His biceps area have really shrunk. I am planing to take him to a Neurologist but m not really sure what to do. He is a chain smoker and drinks too. Can you please advice.
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
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In all probability your father as frozen shoulder syndrome for which, heat, physiotherapy exercises,anti-inflammatory pain medicines, methycobalamin tablets, gabapentin or neurontin tabs are needed and occasional joint infilteration with cortisone.
If diabetic too, control of sugar, alcohol and cut down on smoking are necessary.
Physical thearapy is the mainstay of treatment under a proffessional physical therapist.
alcohol should be gradually curtailed and supplemented with good protein diet.
keep him cheered and happy with recreational activities
best wishes,
Regards
In all probability your father as frozen shoulder syndrome for which, heat, physiotherapy exercises,anti-inflammatory pain medicines, methycobalamin tablets, gabapentin or neurontin tabs are needed and occasional joint infilteration with cortisone.
If diabetic too, control of sugar, alcohol and cut down on smoking are necessary.
Physical thearapy is the mainstay of treatment under a proffessional physical therapist.
alcohol should be gradually curtailed and supplemented with good protein diet.
keep him cheered and happy with recreational activities
best wishes,
Regards
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