
Suggest Treatment For Severe Shoulder Pain

Question: I am experiencing shoulder pain under my left back - shoulder blade. I am almost 76, work out one hour a day at gym, but am 35 pounds overweight. I have been more tired in last few months.
Is this pain a possible symptom of heart attack?
Is this pain a possible symptom of heart attack?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to the heart.
Is the pain triggered by deep inspiration or shoulder movements? This would indicate musculo-skeletal pain.
I recommend having some rest and taking ibuprofen for some days. If the pain persists despite ibuprofen, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a physical exam and some tests:
- a shoulder X ray study
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count, ESR, PCR for inflammation.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to the heart.
Is the pain triggered by deep inspiration or shoulder movements? This would indicate musculo-skeletal pain.
I recommend having some rest and taking ibuprofen for some days. If the pain persists despite ibuprofen, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a physical exam and some tests:
- a shoulder X ray study
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count, ESR, PCR for inflammation.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


thank you for your quick response. I think I might have been sitting in my chair in awkward position, but just wanted to check. Thanks again. XXXXXXX XXXX
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thank you for the additional information!
Yes, a wrong position could cause musculo-skeletal pain.
I would recommend taking ibuprofen for a short period of time. Some slight physical activity can also help.
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thank you for the additional information!
Yes, a wrong position could cause musculo-skeletal pain.
I would recommend taking ibuprofen for a short period of time. Some slight physical activity can also help.
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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