
Suggest Treatment For Stiffness And Pain In The Shoulder Joint

Dr. Tayal . . . Thank you for once again addressing my situation. Quickly, I am on the Vitamin D3, 2,000 IU, for two weeks now. I do notice some improvement. I am trying to keep my shoulders limber but it is painful. I still have two painful shoulders but finally getting periods of relief off and on. It has always been both shoulders from the onset with the left shoulder having the most pain. Perhaps because I am right-handed and therefore use my right arm more. The pain continues in the same shoulder area and triggers some shooting pain down the outside upper arm for about four inches. My wrist pain is almost completely subsided which is a blessing. One thing that has me concerned -- I notice that my hand (left) wants to shake sometimes when my arm is not supported and I am attributing that to the shoulder pain (this is something new as of yesterday) The hand wants to shake when I hold my arm straight out, unsupported. My range of motion is fair, but for bringing my arms around to the back. I am unable to raise my hands even to my waist, but I keep trying. It is the shoulder pain that prevents me. I still believe your assessment of post viral arthralgia is correct. Next Sunday it will be four months. If I am not being patient enough, please tell me.
I appreciate and believe in you and I am so grateful for your concern and guidance. I am unable to turn to my family doctor since he changed affiliations and advice from friends and family have me stressed and concerned. They talk of RA flare, pinched nerve, a frozen shoulder that could develop. I discontinued the physical therapy because I am concerned that more harm than good could come from that due to not knowing what is wrong with both shoulders and the issue of post viral arthralgia, which seems to be unknown to them. Please know how much you are appreciated; please know that from me.
Can be frozen shoulder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It has been four months since the fever. The pain in the joints should have subsided by now. If you are unable to lift your arm above your head then frozen shoulder needs to be ruled out. The shaking of the hand can be due to muscle weakness as you are not able to use the arm properly. Physical therapy can help at this point in improving the range of movement. You ca also get a muscle relaxant prescribed from your physician and see if it provides a better relief.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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In your directions for a direct approach to you I have been unsuccessful in every try. I am entering URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal. Can you clarify what I am doing wrong, please.
Start physical therapy if pain subsides with hot compress.
Detailed Answer:
If you can raise your arm above the shoulder level then frozen shoulder is not likely. The pain subsides 2-3 months after the fever subsides completely. Since the pain is same in both the shoulders, it is not likely to be a local shoulder related issue. Post viral arthralgia is most likely. Now that fever has subsided, the recovery will be faster.
You can start physical therapy after you get proper pain relief with hot compress and mild pain killers.
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Regards.


For your time, your sincere concern and your confidence in what is going on with my shoulders, arms and wrists, I am so grateful. It will be four months on this coming Sunday and I will have patience and stop with the stressing and fear. You have been my blessing Sir -- thank you so much. XXXX
You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
It is best to continue with daily calcium and vitamin D3. Do a few exercises of shoulders and wrists at home as long as these do not cause you extra pain. It will subside gradually. Please do not worry.
Best regards.


You have helped me so much as I go through this painful experience. I will repeat those words daily as a reminder to stop with the stress and fear.
I will remember your words "It will subside gradually" and have the patience as those words slowly become a day by day reality. Sometimes words of confidence and assurance are far better than any medication can offer.
You are a very special person, Dr. Tayal, and I am so grateful for you. I will keep in touch to let you know the outcome and I will be forever grateful for you -- so many miles away, but still able to care for me, not only with your medical knowledge and experience, but with you heart of compassion. XXXX
You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
I am happy that I could provide you help.
I do wish you a speedy recovery.
Warm regards.

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