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What Causes Left Sided Pain In Neck And Shoulder Post A Bout Of Asthma?

I spent the first ten days of this year in hospital with an acute asthma attack (totally new to me, never had it before). Since then, I have had pain in my left neck, shoulder (not the joint) and upper arm (tricep, not bicep). I cannot put my arm out to the side and back without terrible pain in my tricep. My doctor called it frozen shoulder but it doesn t fit the description of it. I use Dr. Ho pain therapy daily, ibuprofen and stretching exercises, which help somewhat but I would like to fix it if I can. I suspect sleeping for 10 days on bad pillows has perhaps pinched something somewhere.
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medication to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest to maintain the shoulder immobilised to prevent further damage. If the symptoms continue, you should see a neurologist for further evaluation.

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

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Left Sided Pain In Neck And Shoulder Post A Bout Of Asthma?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medication to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest to maintain the shoulder immobilised to prevent further damage. If the symptoms continue, you should see a neurologist for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician