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What Can Cause Intense Shoulder Pain?
Question: My wife has terrible shoulder pains,can't seem to find medical help for her. She's 82,,never had anything similar before. Could it be fibromyalgie and what help is there in the medical world? This is interfering greatly with her sleep. XXXX
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for her pain. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when is she having pain?
3. does pain occur in both shoulders or one?
4. any history of trauma to shoulder?
5. does she have pain in any other part of the body?
6. is she able to move her shoulder in all directions?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for her pain. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when is she having pain?
3. does pain occur in both shoulders or one?
4. any history of trauma to shoulder?
5. does she have pain in any other part of the body?
6. is she able to move her shoulder in all directions?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. Approximately 4 months. 3.. Both shoulders. 4. No history of trauma. 5. Some arthritis pain in hips, interfers with walking.6. Can move her shoulders, with severe pain, in all directions 7. The shoulder condition is causing her to become slumped with back stature. The Tylenol various pills have not helped,neither has the physiotherpy exercises. Will appreciate any guidance.
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Brief Answer:
Most probably frozen shoulder
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. There is a possibility that she is suffering from "Frozen Shoulder". Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and may resolve, usually within 1-3 years. I would suggest you to once take her to hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon". he will examine in detail and may order some investigations like X-ray shoulder for correlation. Treatment has shown positive results & includes:
1. Analgesics: Naproxen/ ibuprofen thrice a day for 7-10days.
2. REGULAR Physiotherapy
3. Intracapsular steroid injection
4. Shoulder manipulation under GA (for advanced cases only)
5. Applying heat or cold to shoulder can help relieve pain.
It is easily manageable but needs consultation with orthopedic surgeon first. Hopefully above mentioned measures will help her reducing the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably frozen shoulder
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. There is a possibility that she is suffering from "Frozen Shoulder". Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and may resolve, usually within 1-3 years. I would suggest you to once take her to hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon". he will examine in detail and may order some investigations like X-ray shoulder for correlation. Treatment has shown positive results & includes:
1. Analgesics: Naproxen/ ibuprofen thrice a day for 7-10days.
2. REGULAR Physiotherapy
3. Intracapsular steroid injection
4. Shoulder manipulation under GA (for advanced cases only)
5. Applying heat or cold to shoulder can help relieve pain.
It is easily manageable but needs consultation with orthopedic surgeon first. Hopefully above mentioned measures will help her reducing the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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