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Suggest Remedy For Severe Shoulder Pain Due To Prolapsed Disc

I have been diagnosed with a prolapse of disc between c6 and c7 which is causing a lot of compression on the nerves and consequent pain on my overall left shoulder making the pain really unbearable.I have recently been given a steroid injection in the c7 area and am also taking some pain killer medications including morphenes.My pain has still not gone away and I cannot sleep at night nor sit still till the morphines work on my body to take away the pain.Is surgery an option at this stage?
Wed, 17 Mar 2021
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Hi,

During acute stage of pain rest to the joint / hot or cold compresses / muscle relaxant cream gentle massage (like Ibugesic gel) / Oral or injectable anti inflammatory drugs like Voveran, Ibugesic Plus. After food night pain medications can be continued as per need. Once severe pain is relieved (may take a week to 10 days) physiotherapy with pain medications or surgical intervention as per need would help. Consult a orthopedic surgeon please for personal advise.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Shoulder Pain Due To Prolapsed Disc

Hi, During acute stage of pain rest to the joint / hot or cold compresses / muscle relaxant cream gentle massage (like Ibugesic gel) / Oral or injectable anti inflammatory drugs like Voveran, Ibugesic Plus. After food night pain medications can be continued as per need. Once severe pain is relieved (may take a week to 10 days) physiotherapy with pain medications or surgical intervention as per need would help. Consult a orthopedic surgeon please for personal advise. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician