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What Causes Severe Shoulder Pain Post Breast Conservation Surgery?
I had shoulder surgery in May and then had surgery for breast cancer. I am now on Femara and previously my shoulder pain was minimal and I could reach my arm up in all directions, now I have a lot of pain and cannot lift my shoulder up. Is the Femara contributing to this?
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.
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Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Shoulder Pain Post Breast Conservation Surgery?
Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician