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Felt A Snapping Sensation In Shoulder, Pain, Vomiting. Taking Tramadol. What Does It Indicate?

Hi Doc I woke up three days ago from sleep and stretched as per normal, immediately after I felt a snapping sensation in my lshoulder which I would describe as an elestaic band snapping. Immediately after the pain was so bad that I almost vomitted and had to jump onto all fours to control the feelings, I have lifted weights and trained over the years but I have never never felt anything so painful. I have been taking tramadol unprescribed to control the pain and although it has subsided I am still in dull pain 4 days later, my question is what has happened????
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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Hi!

welcome to HCM!

The most common cause of shoulder pain is when rotator cuff tendons become trapped under the bony area in the shoulder. The tendons become inflamed or damaged, a condition called rotator cuff tendinitis.Shoulder pain may also be caused by Arthritis,Bursitis,Frozen shoulder, which occurs when the muscles, tendons, and ligaments inside the shoulder become stiff, making movement difficult and painful.

Overuse or injury of nearby tendons, such as the bicep muscles of your arms can also cause acute pain in shoulder.

Put ice on the shoulder area for 15 minutes, then leave it off for 15 minutes. Do this 3 - 4 times a day for 2 - 3 days.Wrap the ice in cloth. Do not put ice directly on the skin because this can cause frostbite.

Rest your shoulder for the next few days.

Slowly return to your regular activities. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol) may help reduce inflammation and pain.
However if the pain persists or swelling appears get examined by an orthopedician.

hope this helps!

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Felt A Snapping Sensation In Shoulder, Pain, Vomiting. Taking Tramadol. What Does It Indicate?

Hi! welcome to HCM! The most common cause of shoulder pain is when rotator cuff tendons become trapped under the bony area in the shoulder. The tendons become inflamed or damaged, a condition called rotator cuff tendinitis.Shoulder pain may also be caused by Arthritis,Bursitis,Frozen shoulder, which occurs when the muscles, tendons, and ligaments inside the shoulder become stiff, making movement difficult and painful. Overuse or injury of nearby tendons, such as the bicep muscles of your arms can also cause acute pain in shoulder. Put ice on the shoulder area for 15 minutes, then leave it off for 15 minutes. Do this 3 - 4 times a day for 2 - 3 days.Wrap the ice in cloth. Do not put ice directly on the skin because this can cause frostbite. Rest your shoulder for the next few days. Slowly return to your regular activities. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol) may help reduce inflammation and pain. However if the pain persists or swelling appears get examined by an orthopedician. hope this helps!