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What Causes Left-sided Shoulder And Arm Pain Despite Taking Ibuprofin For Rotator Cuff Tendonitis?
40 yr. Male Pain in my left arm and shoulder with some numbness. Went to Er. Did EKG snd shoulder xray. EKG was fine. Blood pressure 140/70. Doc said I had rotator cuff tendonitis. Taking ibuprofen regiment and pain still there. Worried having heart issues.
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
hi
rotator cuff tendinitis could be the cause of shoulder pain
but don't forget about other causes of shoulder pain like impingement syndrome, biceps tendinitis, shoulder and AC arthritis and cervical spine problems.
you should be seen by specialist to do whole physical examination and special x-rays and MRI to reach the diagnosis
even if its just tendinitis it may need
complete rest, physical therapy, Ibuprofen for longer period.
rotator cuff tendinitis could be the cause of shoulder pain
but don't forget about other causes of shoulder pain like impingement syndrome, biceps tendinitis, shoulder and AC arthritis and cervical spine problems.
you should be seen by specialist to do whole physical examination and special x-rays and MRI to reach the diagnosis
even if its just tendinitis it may need
complete rest, physical therapy, Ibuprofen for longer period.
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