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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Upper Shoulder?

I have severe pain in my left upper shoulder that triples down my arm. I think I may have pulled a muscle several months ago, I went to th ER a week ago they prescribed pain killers and muscle relaxers, This morning around 3 I woke up with the worst pain ever; feels like my arm is detaching from my body, please advise
Tue, 30 Apr 2019
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Hi,

Left shoulder pain needs to be dealt with a bit of care... as it can indicate something more than mere joint pain.

I would suggest getting your general health checkup along with blood pressure, digestive system, heart health, spinal health & joint health along with necessary investigations.

Sudden shoulder joint pain without any other aliment needs pain medicines with physiotherapy to treat the basic cause.

Pain in the night can be managed by the hot/cold pack, application of my scale relaxant ointment/over the counter pain pill like Ibuprofen with a glass of milk.

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

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Upper Shoulder?

Hi, Left shoulder pain needs to be dealt with a bit of care... as it can indicate something more than mere joint pain. I would suggest getting your general health checkup along with blood pressure, digestive system, heart health, spinal health & joint health along with necessary investigations. Sudden shoulder joint pain without any other aliment needs pain medicines with physiotherapy to treat the basic cause. Pain in the night can be managed by the hot/cold pack, application of my scale relaxant ointment/over the counter pain pill like Ibuprofen with a glass of milk. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician