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What Causes Intermittent Sharp Stabbing Pain In Right Shoulder?

I have had sharp stabbing pain off and on for over 1 month now in my right shoulder area. I took anti inflammatory prescription meds for more than a week but it still did not go away and I could nolonger take them as they were impacting my stomach even taking with food.
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent sharp stabbing pain in right shoulder . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , tendinitis or angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for muscle bone or shoulder joint problem . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination like movement of smoulder joint . Doctor may recommend physical therapy along with anti inflammatory , muscle relaxant and vitamin supplement . Doctor may also recommend stretching exercises . For now take proper rest and do not exert your body .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intermittent Sharp Stabbing Pain In Right Shoulder?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent sharp stabbing pain in right shoulder . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , tendinitis or angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for muscle bone or shoulder joint problem . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination like movement of smoulder joint . Doctor may recommend physical therapy along with anti inflammatory , muscle relaxant and vitamin supplement . Doctor may also recommend stretching exercises . For now take proper rest and do not exert your body . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari