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What Causes Cold Flashes With Shoulder Pain?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

Question: what could be a cause of a cold flashes with aches in the shoulder area when no fever is present?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly.

Do the cold flashes occur generally throughout your body or specifically in the shoulder area.
Are you sure they are cold flashes
How long have you been on synthroid

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (18 minutes later)

I've been on Synthyroid for about 2 1/2 yr. last lab was normal. But since I contacted you I have a slight elevated temp. Of 100.6. Aches mainly in my shoulder area

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Based on your description, Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is the likely diagnosis. Its characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint.

NSAIDs like ibuprofen , muscle relaxants like tizanidine and a tapering course of steroids is required for medical treatment, in consult with your doctor.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr. M.S. Khalil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar