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Suggest Treatment For Radiating Pain From Left Shoulder Down To Left Arm

How to treat: 74 yo female, 5 tall, 165 #. left shoulder pain radiating Down left arm (tingling), sudden onset with no known trigger. One. Month. Negative. Shoulder x-ray and neck x ray shows arthritis Used: codein, Meloxicam, Cyclobanzaprine, naproxen YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Hello

Your findings indicate nerve involvement and it may be due to cervical spine problem.
You may need clinical examination and MRI of cervical spine.
It is important to evaluate nerve root compression,inter vertebral disc prolapse etc.

You may also need blood investigation to confirm arthritis.Investigations may include routine hemogram,RA factor,HsCRP,anti CCP estimation,serum calcium,vitamin D level etc.
Treatment depend upon findings.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Suggest Treatment For Radiating Pain From Left Shoulder Down To Left Arm

Hello Your findings indicate nerve involvement and it may be due to cervical spine problem. You may need clinical examination and MRI of cervical spine. It is important to evaluate nerve root compression,inter vertebral disc prolapse etc. You may also need blood investigation to confirm arthritis.Investigations may include routine hemogram,RA factor,HsCRP,anti CCP estimation,serum calcium,vitamin D level etc. Treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan