
Am Overweight. Pain In Shoulder When Exercising. Help

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Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your detailed description and can understand your pain.
The pain in the shoulder and leg only on exercising can be due to-
1. Muscle pain: Muscle pain or myalgia is a common cause and may be due to overuse (mild trauma) or associated with the generalized aches and pain of an infection.
2. Muscle cramps: Muscles may cramp, causing significant pain. This may be due to a lack of stretching or an imbalance of electrolytes in the bloodstream. You need to get your serum sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium levels checked.
3. Peripheral neuropathy- This can occur from direct nerve irritation or from a medical illness like diabetes, thyroid imbalance, etc.Chronic illnesses like alcoholism, cancer, and vitamin deficiencies may also result in nerve pain that often affects limbs.
You can start with vitamin B12 supplements and electrolyte XXXXXXX fluids like oralyte to take care of any deficiencies. In case the symptoms are persistent even after 2 weeks, then you need to consult a physician for further investigations.
All the above causes can be ruled out by your physician after some tests and examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.


Thanks for writing again.
If all the above possibilities have been ruled out then a muscle dysfunction due to repetitive strain is the likely cause of your pain.
Electromyography of the affected muscles might help in making the diagnosis. You can avoid indulging in exercise till then to avoid an extra stress.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
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