Question 1

define fibrositis of  spine / shoulder blade ? gp said it can last a long time.   is itpart of degenerative disease and is it more common with women ?

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Just a fancy term: Yes, your GP is right that the condition is part of the degenerative process. You should learn to live with this reality by knowing how to minimize pain with physical therapy and regular exercise, heat, massage, acupuncture etc. This will hopefully minimize your need and resultant dependence on pain  meds. Hope you feel better.

Question 2

what is the cure for fibrositis. i have these marble size glands all over my body. i was told by a doctor that it is fibrositis ?

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Doctor is wrong: Fibromyalgia (fibrositis) is not related to enlarged glands. You need to seek another medical opinion.

Question 3

pain in my lower shoulder ?

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Talk to you doctor.: Make a plan with your doctor.  You want to treat the pain while trying to avoid opiates if possible.

Question 4

what causes pain on top of shoulder?

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See dr.: Can be ovarian torsion which is an emergency which also causes lightheadedness. Can be referred pain from lower lung infection or problem near diaphragm. Could be impingement of the acromioclavicular joint. Please see a physician to differentiate it.

Question 5

what is the cause of a pain in my shoulder?

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Many Possibilities: Shoulder pain is a nonspecific finding so a lot more specific information and a detailed examination would be needed to give you clear diagnosis.  If you have had this a while i recommend you have an evaluation with your primary physician and then perhaps a shoulder specialist if persistent.  Learn more at: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/shoulder-pain.Htm.

Question 6

i have pain on my shoulder
what should i do?

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More information: Needed in order to get a meaningful answer. Duration of the symptoms, circumstances, pattern of the pain, comorbidities have to be weighed in. If pain lasts longer than expected would suggest talking to your primary care.

Question 7

what are these knots in my shoulder that move?

Accepted Answer

It is hard to say: Given the info provided, i'm not sure what you are referring to. My best guess is that you are feeling your greater and lesser tuberosity, two boney prominences on the proximal humerus to which the rotator cuff tendons attach.

Question 8

help please? what is shoulder arthroscpoy like?

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Scoping the shoulder: Arthroscopy of the shoulder generally requires two or three small incisions (one stitch each), so that your surgeon can inspect the shoulder arthroscopically , and perform the surgery necessary in your case. It's outpatient. Most surgeons will have you icing the shoulder immediately after surgery, and taking pain medications.

Question 9

how to tell if i pulled something in my shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Pain: If you have pain with movement, lifting your shoulders overhead, in front or behind you, you may have pulled or torn something. You may also have a bursitis, or even arthritis. See yourpcp,  primary care sports med(pcsm) doctor, or orthopedist  if it doesn't get better.

Question 10

what to do if i fell on my shoulder, lots of pain?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder Specialist: See a shoulder specialist.  

Depending on how you fell, you may have an injury that needs more immediate attention.  The shoulder specialist will x-ray and examine your shoulder to help you with these answers.  They will suggest MRI if they think it&#x27;s appropriate.  

You may get better with just therapy alone but getting checked out will help you get on the right path to recovery.

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Define fibrositis of spine / shoulder blade ? gp said it can last a long time. is itpart of degenerative disease and is it more common with women ?

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What is the cure for fibrositis. i have these marble size glands all over my body. i was told by a doctor that it is fibrositis ?

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Pain in my lower shoulder ?

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What causes pain on top of shoulder?

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What is the cause of a pain in my shoulder?

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I have pain on my shoulder what should i do?

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What are these knots in my shoulder that move?

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Help please? what is shoulder arthroscpoy like?

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How to tell if i pulled something in my shoulder?

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What to do if i fell on my shoulder, lots of pain?

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