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How Can Severe Pain And Swelling In The Shoulders Be Treated?
I suspect I may have symptoms of RA. I started taking naproxen following a fall with extreme pain in my shoulders and swelling in my hand. I take gabepentin, which seems to help a lot sine I had shingles nearly two years ago mothers two drugs together seem to really be helping with all my pain in my back, and legs also. I exercise about 16 hours per week and follow Weight Watchers to assure I am doing all I can.
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RA is unlikely because it won’t affect shoulders first. It might be something related to trauma probably some ligament or tendon injury. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated.
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How Can Severe Pain And Swelling In The Shoulders Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. RA is unlikely because it won’t affect shoulders first. It might be something related to trauma probably some ligament or tendon injury. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.