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Pain From Bottom Left Side Of Head That Shoots Down To Pack And Left Shoulder Blade To Arm. What To Do ?

For the past 4 days I have had pain from my bottom left side of head that shoots down to my pack and left shoulder blade to my arm . The pain has only gotten worse. I can t move my head or sleep because of them pain. I am swelling a little bit on my left shoulder blade. With the pain I can t sit back on a chair or anything. The pain is consist with shooting sharp pains with every move.
Thu, 29 Aug 2013
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From the description that you have provided, it seems that you have suffered a muscle sprain . You need to provide rest to the neck- preferably use a cervical collar. Avoid massaging the area. Doing a hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid all overhead activities and do not use a pillow.
In case the pain is persistent even after taking a mild pain killer, then you might need stronger prescription medicines like muscle relaxants after consulting your orthopedician.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
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Pain From Bottom Left Side Of Head That Shoots Down To Pack And Left Shoulder Blade To Arm. What To Do ?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us From the description that you have provided, it seems that you have suffered a muscle sprain . You need to provide rest to the neck- preferably use a cervical collar. Avoid massaging the area. Doing a hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid all overhead activities and do not use a pillow. In case the pain is persistent even after taking a mild pain killer, then you might need stronger prescription medicines like muscle relaxants after consulting your orthopedician. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.