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What Causes Left Upper Arm Pain?

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Question : Started with left upper arm pain with painful Rom 3 months ago after taking Lipitor for 2 weeks gradually my whole arm aches Rom improved still limited no joint pain no other associated s/s I stopped Lipitor with onset of symptons
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
CPM [continuous passive motion] shoulder machine will help to achieve full

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have read your query,
Lipitor contents statins which are known for there side effects of muscle pain, so you can hold these medication for few days.

Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you. CPM [continuous passive motion] shoulder machine will help to achieve full shoulder ROM[Range of motion].

Eat fresh fruit and juice and soup they have anti=oxidant.
Hot and cold fomentation to shoulder.

Add tab methylcobalamine 1500 once day or Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg.
If not recovered then you may need shoulder arthroscopic release.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Left Upper Arm Pain?

Brief Answer: CPM [continuous passive motion] shoulder machine will help to achieve full Detailed Answer: Hello, I have read your query, Lipitor contents statins which are known for there side effects of muscle pain, so you can hold these medication for few days. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you. CPM [continuous passive motion] shoulder machine will help to achieve full shoulder ROM[Range of motion]. Eat fresh fruit and juice and soup they have anti=oxidant. Hot and cold fomentation to shoulder. Add tab methylcobalamine 1500 once day or Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg. If not recovered then you may need shoulder arthroscopic release. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.