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Suggest Treatment For Severe Shoulder Pain

Hi I am trying to get to the bottom of a shoulder\ Shoulder blade pain. It started on Friday night & left me unable to sleep as had a stabbing pain in what can only describe as my lung. Saturday pain was worse & couldn t lift arm! Took two ibuprofen 400mg which numbed pain but it returned and after another restless night I woke this morning with pain not a stabbing feeling but spread over shoulder blade & felt through lung? Behind breast but was more a radiated pain. I have taken two lots one this morning & one this eve of two 400mg ibuprofen which does help but when wears off is Angony. Can t move right side or arm without pain & sneezed this morning & was in servere pain momentarily.I m OK at no as took ibuprofen about an he ago.
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Although it isn't possible to diagnose your condition without an examination and a few tests, your history is suggestive of Adhesive capsulitis(Frozen shoulder) or Calcifictendonitis.

These conditions are easily managed by regular physiotherapy ( Range of motion exercices,stretching and strengthening exercises). Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with this condition.

I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician nearby for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Your doctor after diagnosing the condition might refer to you a physical therapist.A physical therapist can teach you stretching exercises to help maintain as much mobility in your shoulder as possible

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Warm Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Shoulder Pain

Hi, Thanks for your query. Although it isn t possible to diagnose your condition without an examination and a few tests, your history is suggestive of Adhesive capsulitis(Frozen shoulder) or Calcifictendonitis. These conditions are easily managed by regular physiotherapy ( Range of motion exercices,stretching and strengthening exercises). Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with this condition. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician nearby for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Your doctor after diagnosing the condition might refer to you a physical therapist.A physical therapist can teach you stretching exercises to help maintain as much mobility in your shoulder as possible Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern. Warm Regards.