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What Causes Pain In Right Shoulder Radiating Towards Neck And Ear?

I have been having Right Shoulder pain for about 3 weeks along with neck pain, I have been to our immediate care 3 times and they just give me muscle relaxers, it started in the back of my right shoulder and has moved to my neck and is now starting pain up in my right ear. I have also used Heat & cold Packs nothing seems to be helping when I am setting it is a nagging pain by right shoulder, when I lay down on my left side to sleep, very little sleep and when I lean to get up my pain level is between 7 & 9. do you have any suggestions Jerry in Pain
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in right shoulder radiating towards neck and ear . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem , nerve compression , ear infection or heart problem like angina . Sometimes trapezius muscle spasm can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or to ENT specialist for ear problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain In Right Shoulder Radiating Towards Neck And Ear?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in right shoulder radiating towards neck and ear . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem , nerve compression , ear infection or heart problem like angina . Sometimes trapezius muscle spasm can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or to ENT specialist for ear problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari