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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Shoulder And Arms
I have constant sharp pain in my left shoulder and upper arm...this has been going on for over a week....I thought that I just slept on it but the pain won t go away. I have used topical lineaments and have been taking over the counter pain pills but those provide only partial temporary relief. I just returned from a Caribbean trip...can t recall if the pain started before the trip or after.
Thu, 22 Aug 2019
Hello,
It may be due to nerve compression at cervical spine level. For further assessment you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies, vitamin B12 after spine surgeon consultation.
For pain you can take tablet Acetaminophen. You may require tablet Pregabalin after consultation. Do regular physical therapy. Avoid strenuous activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
It may be due to nerve compression at cervical spine level. For further assessment you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies, vitamin B12 after spine surgeon consultation.
For pain you can take tablet Acetaminophen. You may require tablet Pregabalin after consultation. Do regular physical therapy. Avoid strenuous activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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