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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes Intense Pain And Numbness Radiating From Shoulders To Hands Post Surgery?

Hi Dr. Rynne. My name is Troy. I am 52 yrs. young. I just had surgery on my cervical region in April 2017. I had C3-C7 fused. I am having extreme pain, numbness and tingling, from the shoulders, down to both of my hands. A few yrs. ago I had a partial shoulder replacement on my right shoulder, I am thinking with the symptoms I am now having, it is the same as when I had to have the right shoulder partially replaced. The pain is quite severe, and when sleeping, since I sleep on my side(s) that arm down to the fingers goes numb and I wake up and switch sides till that arm goes numb...I had the right shoulder replaced due to arthritis...But I am unsure what is exactly going on now. At times, I cannot lift my arm any higher than level with the shoulder. Lifting above the head is a lost cause, and neither arm nor shoulder can lift above the shoulder. I know I need a CTscan but have not yet went and gotten one...I believe it is arthritis, and now it is in both shoulders and causing me a great deal of pain. Thanks for your help!
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
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Hi,

As a first line management, you can try analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief.

If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Intense Pain And Numbness Radiating From Shoulders To Hands Post Surgery?

Hi, As a first line management, you can try analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician