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Could Increasing Neck, Left Shoulder And Left Collar Bone Pain After Getting Trigger Point Injections Between My Shoulder Blades Be Related?
Question: yes, I had trigger point injections between my shoulder blades for pain and when I started home, my neck, left shoulder and left collar bone began hurting and it has gotten worse over three days. could these two conditions be related? what should I do?
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Brief Answer:
Trigger point injection
Detailed Answer:
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Pain is a very common side effect of trigger point injection. It is due to mild inflammation. Nothing to be worried about. This will subside by itself in 4 to 5 days.
You can apply ice and take Advil 400 mg 4 times daily for pain relief.
If the pain persists after 5 days or worsens, follow up with your doctor to rule out complications like infection.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Trigger point injection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us for your health concern
Pain is a very common side effect of trigger point injection. It is due to mild inflammation. Nothing to be worried about. This will subside by itself in 4 to 5 days.
You can apply ice and take Advil 400 mg 4 times daily for pain relief.
If the pain persists after 5 days or worsens, follow up with your doctor to rule out complications like infection.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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