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How Can Shooting Pain In Elbow And Shoulder Be Treated?
Hi, My name is Kerri.
I have a shooting pain from my elbow to my shoulder. When straightening my arm having had it bent I can feel a crunching sensation. Occasionally it throbs; causing extreme pain. This has lasted for around a month but more recently has become noticeably worse.
I have a shooting pain from my elbow to my shoulder. When straightening my arm having had it bent I can feel a crunching sensation. Occasionally it throbs; causing extreme pain. This has lasted for around a month but more recently has become noticeably worse.
Tue, 27 May 2014
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in elbow and shoulder.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As you have elbow symptoms origin of nerve compression can be at ulnar nerve near elbow.
Shoulder crack can be due to rotator cuff injury or arthropathy.If required MRI shoulder may help in diagnosis.
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
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in elbow and shoulder.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As you have elbow symptoms origin of nerve compression can be at ulnar nerve near elbow.
Shoulder crack can be due to rotator cuff injury or arthropathy.If required MRI shoulder may help in diagnosis.
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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