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Is it possible that due to wrong style of sleeping, one can get shoulder pain permanently? Shoulder exercises can be done through swimming also, is that right?

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Hello. Yes sleeping style and bedding may also cause shoulder pain. Swimming can help relieve the pain but can also exaggerate it if the swimming technique is not proper ...  Read More

I get behind shoulder pain every night. I don't get sleep because of sleep.once I wake up and take bath...Pain subsides...And unable to sleep again.

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Hello.. Well I need detailed history about the pain as in since how many days...Well it seems like it is realted to your posture, bedding or pillow issues...I would suggest you to look into them...And ...  Read More

From last month I am experiencing pain in my left shoulder...mainly during sleeping at night ...and it is not constant and no swollen ..it happens at sudden ...and I am also not able to rotate my shoulder freely at backward side ...it gives pain when I take it back ...I am also a patient of diabetes..I don't know why this is happening...is it due t

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Laptop and mobile use plus domestic work with the non dominant hand. This has caused tightness of the muscles in the front of your shoulder. So whenever you try to take it behind or rotate outwards th ...  Read More

Hi, Having shoulder Pain while sleeping. I did physiotherapy for 10 days. Pain was 50% reduced but pain is more now. Taking tendocare forte tablet as per doctor's advice. But still the pain is der and not cured. Please check the attached MRI scan and suggest

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You are having tendonitis in your shoulder region. ...  Read More

There has been a persistent (right) shoulder pain since yesterday morning. I couldn't sleep properly tonight. i work out but don't think it is due to bad form since i didn't get injured or hit at gym. I had a pain in my bicep which was normal after a workout which ascended to my shoulder and on a scale of 0-10 it's 6.5. it is highly annoying. plea

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Your pain could be due to strain in the biceps.. Don't worry this will get alright.. I recommend you to continue icing once in every 2 hours once.. stretch your biceps.. Mild massage over biceps help ...  Read More

Felling So much pain in right hand side shoulder joints area. It started yesterday morning after wake up. I slept Right side than got problem. It a muscular pain. Please Advice me any exercise or medicines. Thank you.

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Pl do following Rest Got fomentation Pain medication Pain balm ...  Read More

My mom is suffering from frozen shoulder since more than an year she experiences pain during pain during night while sleeping...will it go away by itself ? And please suggest how should she sleep with frozen shoulders..please help

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Frozen shoulder goes through stages so takes time to pass Associated with diabetes or hypothyroidism ...  Read More

Mother has shoulder pain she is not able to work right shoulder every night she couldn't sleep coz of pain

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Mostly she has adhesive capsulitis, you need to consult a orthopedic doctor, alternative you can consult me online ...  Read More

I have been having a shoulder pain for 2 month. Swelling in my right shoulder, not able to sleep properly due to pain.

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Do hot formentation with wet towels and do some shoulder exercise. Or you cunsult physiotherapists he will advise you ...  Read More

Pain in right shoulder. Cannot sleep on right side. Pain slowly rising up to neck. Unable to do any excercise for shoulder

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Posture corrections must. Avoid sleep this side. Muscle strain is there due to wrong posture. . Visit physiotherapy centre for treatment ...  Read More

I have been experiencing pain in just below right shoulder blade and inside centre of chest (kind of sensation ,not severe pain it's mild pain )from 1 month ,while drinking water and eating ,only during drinking and eating I am getting pain ,other than that I am normal no fever ,no appetite or weight loss,no fatigue ,what would be the reason do I

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Yes. You need to consult a Gastroenterologist. You may need a Upper GI endoscopy to rule out any problems in your upper digestive tract ...  Read More

On foot there is blood clots always heavy head heavy body pain mainly my neck and shoulder. Itching in full body and red scratches everywhere. Energy is very dull eye sights also dull even teeth pain also.from my nosels smells bad I feel. Always mood swings thinking very much.

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Itching all over, low energy, poor sleep and mood swings can all come from one underlying cause. Your known thyroid condition makes uncontrolled thyroid levels a real possibility. ...  Read More

Done my shoulder surgery orthoscopic surgery for bankart lesion 7 months ago But still no very good improvement Still my hand shoulder feels stiff and Why is this happening to me only .. iam doing at home physio exercises also .. While all other remianing patients are recovered in just 2-3 months .. but no improvement for me ,😭😭&

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When you need surgery, choosing the right surgeon is very important. Similarly, choosing the right physiotherapist is equally important for your recovery. Both surgical treatment and physiotherapy pla ...  Read More

Doctor,I had been suffering from back pain, fatigue, and imbalance for quite some time.That's why I got all my tests done. My heart rate was also increasing due to excessive thinking, so I also got an ECG done.I get a lot of pain near my calf after standing for a while.Feeling very tired, there is often pain in the shoulders and back.I am also havi

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Your vitamin D report shows a level in the deficient range. That alone can explain your fatigue, low mood, and the muscle and joint aches you've described. ...  Read More

My wife is 36 years old and has had persistent right-sided pain for more than 10 months. The pain starts near the lower part of the right shoulder blade and spreads upward toward the neck and into the right arm. We have not received a clear diagnosis yet. We would like a specialist evaluation to understand whether the pain could be related to the

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Mri of affected shoulder ...  Read More

There is usually a piercing pain in the back near the upper Center (near spine), there is also a tightening pain near the chest when stretching in curtain ways (shoulder blades)

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Most probably due to paraspinal muscle spasm Is The pain radiating from neck ? ...  Read More

Post river rafting My shoukder is continiouslybin pain and I am not able to liftvweights and it hurt so bad in movements. Also I am havibg several lumps in my body and the one whuch is under the chest is quite painful sometimes. I want to do a complete body check up along with these 2 existing pain points.

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I understand you want to do a complete body check up but i am sorry to say that cannot be done as a a teleconsultation. Several lumps can be due to muscles spasms which may have been caused due to the ...  Read More

I have been experiencing leg pain sometimes in right leg sometimes in left leg usually pain is below knee area and it gradually goes upwards to thigh region and in right leg i have pain in side part of my ankle. Usually pains in night only and once i have slept and wake even after one hour the pain goes away.

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Assessment of vitamin d3 b12 mg cbc esr crp. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times after food or sos ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have recurrent neck/cervical pain. I previously had around 14 days of physiotherapy and took neurological medication for a few days, which helped temporarily, but the pain has returned. My pain usually starts in the back of my head and then moves to my neck and shoulder. Sometimes I feel pain/clicking sound when moving my neck. I al

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Consult a Neurosurgeon for your neck pain problems. ...  Read More

Doctor, i have been suffering from nerve issues like burning in feets and tingling too, also cervical problem with burning pain both arms , hands sometimes,poor concentration,back pain due to prolonged sitting.Yesterday night inwas already experiencing right leg pain in several points but it was getting relieved after I make my legs straight.At nig

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Your symptoms — burning/tingling in feet and arms, cervical pain, thumb tightness, and prolonged shoulder burning — strongly suggest cervical radiculopathy (nerve compression at C5-C6 level), poss ...  Read More

I have noticed that whenever I am exposed to cold weather, I develop pain on the right side of my nose. At the same time, both of my ears start popping. In addition, after waking up in the morning, I experience pain and stiffness in both shoulders, upper arms, and palms. The symptoms improve as I start moving during the day My ANCA test is normal,

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Visit orthopedician and Ent specialist ...  Read More

I have right shoulder pain . I have done MRI it's says inflammation in muscle nd exceeds fluid in joints

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Shoulder pain with an MRI showing muscle inflammation and excess fluid within the joint suggests an underlying inflammatory process or a soft tissue injury, such as a rotator cuff strain/tendinitis, b ...  Read More

I have had the right hand shoulder joint pain for 2 weeks. I asked a physiotherapist and he told me that I have a frozen shoulder. Please let me know what I should do.

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Your Name📛 : Age 🏃‍♀️: Location📍: Your health issues🏥 : Appointment date & time🗓️⌚ : Please send us ...Thank u🙏 , ...  Read More

. I have sitting job on computer , from last 10 days I am suffering for shoulder pain like I am unable to open drawer as well. Kindly guide

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You need rest properly , take proper sleep as well as drink more water.if problem not solved then try m/s relaxants like beclofen. ...  Read More

There is constant pain from shoulder to elbow and sometimes run through fingers. Biceps area is most prome. Tried physiotherapy but pain exists.

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Did you have any injury ? Is there tingling or numbness? Direct going to physio doesn’t work You need to reduce pain with medication then maintain with physiotherapy and rest ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I slipped and fell recently. Since then, I have not been able to move my arm behind my back When I try to do so, I feel pain in my shoulder, and my arm only goes a little way—it won't move fully. Could you please evaluate this and advise me on the appropriate treatment?

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Please get an xray done and consult ortho surgeon. You may have a fracture or ligament injury to the shoulder ...  Read More

From last 2 month I am feeling bilateral shoulders pain and upper arm and palm pain ( feels swell) , Consulted with rhumetologist he advised to do ANCA test and ultrasound of shoulders , both are quite normal , esr crp also normal , deflacort 6 mg prescribed , it gives me relief , after quitting pain again hurting , My other test RA ANTI CCP ANA

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Your investigations do not point to a definite autoimmune rheumatic disease at present. As your symptoms persist and recur after stopping steroids, I recommend a repeat rheumatology review for a deta ...  Read More

Since 2 years I take thyronorm 50 mg..when I start tablet ,I get more shoulder pain some times happened and skip away.then last 3 days shoulder pain and ear pressure with head pain slightly..then i consult thyroid doctor and she said thyroid is a no problem,otherwise consultation ent doctor.then i went ent doctor he said 3 medicine for 15 days ..si

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Plz take medication for 7 days ...  Read More

In March 2026, I started Atorlip-F (atorvastatin + fenofibrate) and took it for about one month. In April 2026, I developed sudden, severe, bilateral shoulder, upper arm, biceps, and palm pain, which has persisted. My investigations so far include: ANCA (PR3): Negative ESR and CRP: Normal (including previous tests over the last 5 years) Ultrasound

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If it has started after taking atorvastatin tablet - it could be statin induced myopathy. As all other inflammatory tests and autoimmune workup is negative, u can stop statin and consider alternative ...  Read More

Hi, I'm suffering from shoulder pain near Trapezius after a minor accident when i fell off scooty, it has increased significantly and now it hurts a lot, it hurts so much that I can't use my hand properly. Can you please let me know which doctor should I go to. Thanks

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

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