Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Shoulder Pain
i have been having pain in my fingers and some times shoulders for more than 10 years. whenever in bed i become stiff in my hands. no apparent swelling though. am taking no medication and last time i saw a doctor he prescribed a bundle of pain killers. didn t take them for i get stomach aches often in the upper part of the abdomen. please advise.
Thu, 5 May 2016
hi,
thank you for providing the brief history of you and the mechanism of the pain.
a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised
As this kind of pain is possible due to pinching of nerve while adapting certain positions. And getting an MRI of the cervical spine will be of great help. As when you are lying down the head is going into flexion and leading to opening of the inter vertebral space leading to the disc touching the nerves. this is more of the weakness of the cervical spine muscles supporting the spinal column and the weight of the head.
Post which with simple physical therapy in 2-3 weeks of time you should be fine.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
thank you for providing the brief history of you and the mechanism of the pain.
a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised
As this kind of pain is possible due to pinching of nerve while adapting certain positions. And getting an MRI of the cervical spine will be of great help. As when you are lying down the head is going into flexion and leading to opening of the inter vertebral space leading to the disc touching the nerves. this is more of the weakness of the cervical spine muscles supporting the spinal column and the weight of the head.
Post which with simple physical therapy in 2-3 weeks of time you should be fine.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Sensory system
Loading Online Doctors....