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Hand and shoulder pain
I have right shoulde and hand pain (only right hand).. I have pain since 3months..I feel pain from my neck shoulder til hands wen I lift my hand..I can clearly notince pain near my neck esp near a nerve at neck..I went to two ortho doctor one told it sciatic pain r told just muscle cramp and prescribed pain killers..I m unable to go to doc since this pandemic ...I m mother of 18 months baby..anything to be worried
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Hello dear
Thanks for reaching out and giving such an elaborate history.
I have gone through your complaints very carefully.
Your neck and shoulder pain appears to be due to long standing rotator cuff weakness, leading to increased strain on the shoulder and neck muscles making them painful.
Since you have a 18 months old kid, you might be lifting her every now and then and thats why your pain has appeared.
You might have additional symptoms like hair fall, acidity, cramps in calves, forgetfulness etc.
You need to be put on a specific exercise regimen and screened for vitamin deficiencies.
Regards
Dr Vipin Gupta
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Consult online or can connect in person if based in delhi.
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Hi
First of all don't worry. This is very common. Even in young.
I would like to know:-
1. What treatment have you taken for the pain?
2. Is there any weakness/tingling/numbness in your hand or legs?
3. Any weight loss, fever or other associated problem?
Now,
Your description of pain sounds like Radiculopathy. This fancy word just means that A nerve might be getting compressed in the spine from where it comes out. But it has to be confirmed through an MRI.
MRI gives a better picture about the nerves.
I agree getting an MRI done during a pandemic is difficult and risky since you have a child at home. But if the pain is really troubling you a lot, then kindly get it done with all the precautions for Covid.
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Kindly reply to my questions and then we can discuss the future treatment plan.
Health Tips
Continue with Analgesics, Physiotherapy, Hot water bag Fomentation.
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