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I had shoulder surgery about 14 weeks, still having pain, thats going to my neck...now I think I have a sinus infection, and the pain in shoulder and neck is 10x worse my normal dose of norco,5/325 1.2 tabs is not helping . can the sinus thing cause this pain to be worse then usual? this woke me at 2am
You had a sinus infection, you can take decongestants and antihistamine to reduce the discomfort. No, it is not the sinus problem that is causing the pain that is radiating from the shoulder to the neck. Injury or condition in the shoulder itself can cause pain in the shoulder to radiate to the neck. However, at certain times, shoulder pain is due to a problem in the neck.
Medical conditions like Cervical degenerative disc disease causes pain and irritates the nerve root. Cervical herniated disc, Cervical osteoarthritis and Cervical foraminal stenosis also cause such symptoms. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get required blood works and imaging tests done.
You are advised to stay away from activities that aggravate pain. Physical therapy and exercises will relieve symptoms. Icing the shoulder is helpful. Anti-inflammatory medications and cortisone injections help to reduce inflammation in the shoulder but should be taken only after consultation of a GP.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In Shoulder Radiating To Neck?
Hello, You had a sinus infection, you can take decongestants and antihistamine to reduce the discomfort. No, it is not the sinus problem that is causing the pain that is radiating from the shoulder to the neck. Injury or condition in the shoulder itself can cause pain in the shoulder to radiate to the neck. However, at certain times, shoulder pain is due to a problem in the neck. Medical conditions like Cervical degenerative disc disease causes pain and irritates the nerve root. Cervical herniated disc, Cervical osteoarthritis and Cervical foraminal stenosis also cause such symptoms. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get required blood works and imaging tests done. You are advised to stay away from activities that aggravate pain. Physical therapy and exercises will relieve symptoms. Icing the shoulder is helpful. Anti-inflammatory medications and cortisone injections help to reduce inflammation in the shoulder but should be taken only after consultation of a GP. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician