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Im A 59 Yr Old White Female In Pretty Good
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Mon, 6 May 2019
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Question : im a 59 yr old white female in pretty good health. About one month ago i woke up with horrible pain in my right shoulder blade area. After 3 visits to the ER and 2 doctors visits I still have no answers. I now have barely any use of my right hand. ive had a CAT scan and
two xrays and still no answers. Is there any suggestions.
two xrays and still no answers. Is there any suggestions.
Brief Answer:
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder.
I suggest you to use painkillers for the pain such as Ibuprofen 600 mg twice a day for seven days.
Physical therapy may also be helpful in relieving the symptoms.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to do an MRI and a nerve conduction study for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder.
I suggest you to use painkillers for the pain such as Ibuprofen 600 mg twice a day for seven days.
Physical therapy may also be helpful in relieving the symptoms.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to do an MRI and a nerve conduction study for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Brief Answer:
The MRI report is explained below in detail.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already received the MRI report.
Through the report I can see degenerative changes, especially in the L5-S1 level.
The degenerative changes are commonly related to osteoarthritis.
They are localized at the lumbosacral joint which is near the hip bone.
There is also disc protrusion at level C7-T1 which is where the neck connects with the upper back.
The disc protrusion is a medical condition where the intervertebral discs bulge when are under pressure.
This can be the cause of the shoulder pain.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
The MRI report is explained below in detail.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already received the MRI report.
Through the report I can see degenerative changes, especially in the L5-S1 level.
The degenerative changes are commonly related to osteoarthritis.
They are localized at the lumbosacral joint which is near the hip bone.
There is also disc protrusion at level C7-T1 which is where the neck connects with the upper back.
The disc protrusion is a medical condition where the intervertebral discs bulge when are under pressure.
This can be the cause of the shoulder pain.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
The MRI report is explained below in detail.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already received the MRI report.
Through the report I can see degenerative changes, especially in the L5-S1 level.
The degenerative changes are commonly related to osteoarthritis.
They are localized at the lumbosacral joint which is near the hip bone.
There is also disc protrusion at level C7-T1 which is where the neck connects with the upper back.
The disc protrusion is a medical condition where the intervertebral discs bulge when are under pressure.
This can be the cause of the shoulder pain.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Feel free to contact me again if you need further clarifications.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
The MRI report is explained below in detail.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already received the MRI report.
Through the report I can see degenerative changes, especially in the L5-S1 level.
The degenerative changes are commonly related to osteoarthritis.
They are localized at the lumbosacral joint which is near the hip bone.
There is also disc protrusion at level C7-T1 which is where the neck connects with the upper back.
The disc protrusion is a medical condition where the intervertebral discs bulge when are under pressure.
This can be the cause of the shoulder pain.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Feel free to contact me again if you need further clarifications.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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