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Why Am I Having Moderate To Severe Pain In Both Shoulders That Is Limiting My Motor Skills?
Question: I am having mod. to severe pain in both shoulders. Limited range of motion.
Was DX with bursitis in left shoulder after MRI several months ago .... I was then diagnosed with pinched nerve in right shoulder. How long does this pain last? I am worried
Was DX with bursitis in left shoulder after MRI several months ago .... I was then diagnosed with pinched nerve in right shoulder. How long does this pain last? I am worried
Brief Answer:
Management of bursitis, cervical radiculopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From your history, it seems that the shoulder pain is contributed by a combination of bursitis and cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve). It can take up to 6 months or even longer for the pain to completely subside with appropriate treatment.
Management includes
- Physical therapy
- Using neck collar or brace until the acute pain subsides
- Advil 400 mg thrice daily for pain
- Corticosteroid injection into the joints to reduce pain and inflammation
- You can also use TENS therapy to relax muscles and relieve pain
Please be advised to follow up with your treating physician for necessary management.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Management of bursitis, cervical radiculopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From your history, it seems that the shoulder pain is contributed by a combination of bursitis and cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve). It can take up to 6 months or even longer for the pain to completely subside with appropriate treatment.
Management includes
- Physical therapy
- Using neck collar or brace until the acute pain subsides
- Advil 400 mg thrice daily for pain
- Corticosteroid injection into the joints to reduce pain and inflammation
- You can also use TENS therapy to relax muscles and relieve pain
Please be advised to follow up with your treating physician for necessary management.
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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