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83 Yrs. Sudden, Severe Pain In Right Shoulder. Ultrasound Done. Due For Taking Injection. Reason For Pain?

I suddenly last night have had a servere pain in my right shoulder - fior no reason - but possibly lifting pillows etc at night, am now alone (my hubby died in March) Have been to the hospital this am & they did a the Ultra Sound & I will be given the injection on Wednesday. What id the cause of this & wuiill it last? I am 83 - otherwise fit?
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,
It is important to note for how long you have been have been experiencing this pain. Any notion of trauma, osteoarthritis or joint disease in the past should be noted. Doing a rheumatological evaluation , measuring markers of inflammation and an X ray are important initial evaluation steps. Simple analgesics and anti inflammatory agents could be useful initial treatment options as a detailed review is awaited. Physiotherapy could be also useful in the long run. Kind regards
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83 Yrs. Sudden, Severe Pain In Right Shoulder. Ultrasound Done. Due For Taking Injection. Reason For Pain?

Hi and thanks for the query, It is important to note for how long you have been have been experiencing this pain. Any notion of trauma, osteoarthritis or joint disease in the past should be noted. Doing a rheumatological evaluation , measuring markers of inflammation and an X ray are important initial evaluation steps. Simple analgesics and anti inflammatory agents could be useful initial treatment options as a detailed review is awaited. Physiotherapy could be also useful in the long run. Kind regards