Pain is spreading from shoulder to neck and shoulder blade. What could this be?
I’ve been having trouble with my shoulders. It started in right shoulder. I went to Dr. He gave naproxen, pt, Mri, and oral steriods. None helped. Left shoulder started hurting as well, went to ortho. He said Mri was fine except for some fluid. He gave me 2 cortisone shots. Nothing. No relief. Then shoulder blade on right side, both collarbones, and neck hurt as well now. The pain is absolutely unbearable. I can’t sleep. I can bearly work. My job is very physical alot of lifting, and bending. Shoulder feels stuck alot and pops alot. Also, killing me to drive. Going to new ortho in the morning. If anyone has any idea please let me know. I sure would appreciate it. I can only remember a couple of times that I’ve been in more pain. I’ve tried ice and rest. No help.
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I am EXTREMELY concerned about you! This is NOT normal, and with this type of pain, something MUST be rectified IMMEDIATELY- INSIST to the Orth Doc that tests be ran- EVEN those of ur LUNGS, to rule out the problem and get a proper diagnosis. Have you tried an arm brace in the meantime, to mobilize this a bit? I realize this is just a "bandaid" cure, BUT, anything @ this point may help you out! Where was the fluid located in ur MRI? The Naproxen and steroids are NOT cutting it. INSIST on something stronger for ur pain. BUT, getting a DIAGNOSIS is the key to unlock this excruciating problem!!! I feel VERY BADLY for you! PLEASE let me know what the Orthopedic Doctor says- I am VERY concerned about you. I have you as one of my contacts, so hope to hear from you, if you don’t land urself in the Hosptial, which wouldn’t be such a bad idea. You’ve done all you possibly can. I will say a Pray for you that this Doctor will help you out. Take care- Again, hope to hear from you. PS- I DON’T KNOW HOW YOU ARE EVEN WORKING- TRY TO GET A WORK EXCUSE!! THIS NEEDS REST, AND WORKING IS ONLY AGGREVATING UR PAIN ISSUES!!! Were you hurt @ work? Did something there get this started? DO NOT allow ur Employer to give you less than the BEST care!!
You know I had a popping sound in my shoulder years ago, and during a physical therapy session, it came out of the socket!!!! Don’t let this happen!! It hurts! Tell the doctor that you want an MRI w/ IV dye. That is what they did to find out why my shoulder popped out. Do it before that happens.
These are most likely due to you work. I got this in my right shoulder and arm. It sound like a tendinitis and you should consult a massage therapist,if possible no medication. You really should take time off from your work to rest your muscles a little. It usually takes me about a week to get it completely pain free and it can always come back once in awhile. Try it you’ll see it may be better than taking in a whole bunch of meds for nothing. Good luck.
Could be a pinched nerve. You’ll need rest and physical therapy if it is. I had similar problems, and with plenty of medication and therapy it cleared up after about 3 months.
I have been suffering with neck and back problems for years and I find that a chiropractor works best. I had went to many doctors before and they had never saw a problem. A chiropractic Dr looks at spinal x rays allot more often than a regular Dr and they can see subtle changes in the spine. It may take several treatments but I find that after I go to a chiro that my pain may be relieved for months. The key is you want to find one that gives xrays you do not want to take an adjustment without an xray. I feel for you and I hope you get feeling better soon.
PS You can also try rolling up a towel and placing it under your neck and lay down for 10-20 min. It relieves the pressure on your neck and shoulders. I hope this helps:)