What Causes Pain In The Shoulder And Elbow?

Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2015

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Question : I have had pain in my right shoulder and now it has traveled to my elbow and I have tingling in my index finger. What have I done to myself?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
cervical spine issue

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
These symptoms indicate neuropathy which can be caused by disorders in cervical spine or by some other less common diosrders such as metabolic neuropathy, lack of vitamins, autoimmune demyelinization disorders.

At this point,you need to rest, take ibupfrofenum 3x400mg, take vitamin D and B12 supplements, apply warm compresses.
If symptoms persist, you need to do MRI of the head and cervical spine to rule out other possible causes. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (58 minutes later)

Does that mean warm compresses to the elbow or to my neck? and is the ibuprofen dosage 400mg 3 times a day?

and Thank you for your prompt response, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
apply compresses on area of pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi , you are welcome.
apply compresses on area of pain so put it on elbow, but also avoid any sudden or intensive moves in neck. Ibuprofen should be taken 3 times a day 400mg. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D