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What Causes Pain From Shoulder To Elbow?

Hi my niece 26 yrs old has pain from shoulder to elbow. Her MRI scan report says mild bilateral uncovertebral overgrowth at C5-6, left greater than right, without significant canal compromise or exit foraminal narrowing. Rest frm C1-2 to C7-T1 are normal.
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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I can understand your concern.In her case the pain from shoulder to elbow could be due to compression of nerves by the growth at the level of C5-6.For pain relief she can start taking Ultracet twice daily and Methylcobalamine 1500 mcg per day.
she must take some precautions as follows
*Not to do strenuous activities
*Not to use pillow while sleeping
*Not to carry heavy weights
*To maintain posture so that neck should be straight while reading or while using computer
*Can apply hot fomentation in case of mild to moderate pain
If her symptoms are not relieved with the measures taken,its always better to see your physician for further evaluation.
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What Causes Pain From Shoulder To Elbow?

I can understand your concern.In her case the pain from shoulder to elbow could be due to compression of nerves by the growth at the level of C5-6.For pain relief she can start taking Ultracet twice daily and Methylcobalamine 1500 mcg per day. she must take some precautions as follows *Not to do strenuous activities *Not to use pillow while sleeping *Not to carry heavy weights *To maintain posture so that neck should be straight while reading or while using computer *Can apply hot fomentation in case of mild to moderate pain If her symptoms are not relieved with the measures taken,its always better to see your physician for further evaluation.