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How can I manage stiff shoulder, hip, and knee joint pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old and weigh 143 pounds. I am under treatment for rheumatoid arthritis with a rheumatologist. I am on medication Methotrexate 20 mg weekly, Folvite 5 mg daily, and Naproxen twice daily. I was on biological therapy, Etanercept 50 mg, for three months. I am facing a probl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. All the reports are blurred in the picture (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). But since you have muscle stiffness and straightening of the LS (lumbosacral) spine, I suggest you the following precautions: 1. Avoid lift... Read Full »
I have persistent pain in my chest muscle and shoulder blade. How can I get rid of it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had pain in my breastbone and shoulder blade for the last two weeks. I have been seeing a chiropractor for the last two weeks. He said that the pain was due to back issues. I underwent physiotherapy a year ago. My X-ray report suggested that I have some disk degeneration and art... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Shoulder pain can be from the neck. A number of causes can lead to shoulder pain, like tendon inflammation, sprains of the tendon, impingement of the shoulder, or swelling of the bursae around the shoulder. To be sure, you need to get the following investigations done: ... Read Full »
I have back and shoulder pain when I drive my scooter or sit on a chair for a long time. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting back and shoulder pain when I drive my scooter for a long time or sit on a chair for a long time. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This pain seems more like an upper back pain behind the shoulder, which also pains in the movement of the shoulder. So you need to take the following precautions: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back, instead bend your knees to pick up something fro... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have an artificial disc in my back L5 to S1 and am herniated below and above. I have an artificial left knee, I have had two rotator cuff surgeries, and have really bad arthritis. On top of this, I am divorcing, my mom had a stroke, my dad is in chemo and I just moved and got a new... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Yes, you need to take the following medicines: 1. Tablet Alprazolam (Docusate sodium and Lactose Monohydrate) 0.5 mg once at night for five days before food. 2. Tablet vitamin D 60000 units once a week for eight week... Read Full »
I have persistent pain in my left shoulder and collarbone during push-ups. How to overcome the pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have shoulder and collarbone pain, especially while working out. But I do not experience any pain when I am not working out. Also, the pain is prominent on the left side when I do push-ups. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, you either have bicipital tendonitis or AC (Acromioclavicular) joint inflammation. So, I suggest you to follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Take tablet Piroxicam (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) 20 mg, one tablet at night, after food for ten days... Read Full »
I have right shoulder pain during arm movements and while moving. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having right shoulder joint pain for the last seven months. Pain is present during extreme arm movements and while moving. I think some nerve or vein hinders the movement. I took Tendocare for ten days. I have bad cholesterol levels, according to the laboratory test results. Pl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) reports (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), the probable diagnosis is RCT tendinosis. I will give you a few suggestions and medications: 1. Tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg twice in the morning and night... Read Full »
My neck and right shoulder blade have been paining severely for the past few weeks. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am getting lumbar surgery for a disc. My neck and right shoulder blade are paining severely for the last two weeks. It travels all the way into my arm and sometimes feels as though I have touched a bolt of electricity. I also have a weird knot that moves around on my shoulder blade, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. This condition is called trapezitis. It is an inflammation of the trapezius muscle which causes intense pain. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid arching your back. Instead, b... Read Full »
I have a sudden shoulder pain after exercising jumping rope. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday I was jumping rope and all of a sudden my shoulder was in extreme pain. I could barely move my shoulder. I do not have any prior history of injury to the same area. I have pain in my shoulder joint, weakness, pain while moving, popping or snapping sounds in the joint, and ten... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Because it happened while playing and considering your age, it can be shoulder subluxation due to ligamentous laxity.I suggest you take the following medicines, Tablet Ibuprofen 400 milligrams twice daily for 10 days after food. Tablet Rabeprazole 20 milligrams t... Read Full »
Does Cissus extract promote tendon healing?
Query: Hi doctor,My father is suffering from shoulder stiffness, especially in the evening and at night. As he gets pain with some physical activities, he is avoiding most of the physical activities. Even 3 hours of car traveling will result in shoulder pain. He had an MRI scan and I have attached the repo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cissus quadrangular extract will not help much for the tendon as such, but you can continue that for the bones. I suggest tablet Tendocare (a combination of Collagen peptide, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondroitin sodium sulfate, and vitamin C) thrice daily for three month... Read Full »
What could be the reason for intermittent shoulder pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have intermittent shoulder pain, mostly in the areas where neck and shoulder meets and in the rotator cuff. This is for the last one year. I had neck pain, which subsided after some physiotherapy and still I have the shoulder pain issue. Earlier, I consulted a general physician and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This shoulder pain, which is resistant, is called trapezitis. It is an inflammation of the muscle fascia of the trapezius. General painkillers do not act on this, so you need to take specific medicines. I suggest the following medications. Consult your specialist d... Read Full »