Question 1

is lyrica (pregabalin) a good choice to treat chronic neck and shoulder pain?

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Maybe: Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anti-siezure medication indicated for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.  It may also be beneficial for other forms of neuropathic pain.  If your shoulder pain is from a pinched nerve in the neck, then this may be an option.

Question 2

how long can i take the combination of myonal, feldene and lyrica (pregabalin) for frozen shoulder pain management?

Accepted Answer

Frozen shoulder: needs PHYSICAL THERAPY and sometimes LYSIS (BREAKING) of adhesions( scarring)  with examination under anesthesia!!!!!
Continued use of these medications (especially in COMBINATION) is NOT a good idea!

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 3

shoulder pain  from mild to severe ?

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Tendonitis,Bursitis: Tendonitis, 
bursitis
rotator cuff tear
arthritis
frozen shoulder
injury to the shoulder.
 Are the most common problem effect the shoulder joint itself.
Other reasons for shoulder pain is refer pain from some place else, heart gallbladder and neck problem.

Question 4

severe shoulder pain in a diabetic?

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Shoulder first: First consider intrinsic shoulder problems, torn muscle, arthritis of the joint, etc.Than consider refered pain neck arthritis, neuropathic refered pain, etc.Have your primary doctor refer you to a specialist if the cause is not evident.

Question 5

im 16. what are some ways to releve severe neck and shoulder pain and tension. its stiff too?

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Exercise : Like yoga and pilates. Ice or heat. Stretches. Don't carry your backpack on one shoulder but evenly in both shoulders. Try to avoid looking down a lot. Watch slumping and try to walk and sit with good posture!

Question 6

what can cause severe shoulder pain?

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Many causes possible: Ultimately a formal history and exam by an orthopedic surgeon is probably the best option for correct diagnosis. Many things can cause severe shoulder pain such as rotator cuff tears, bursitis/tendinitis, labral tears, shoulder instability, frozen shoulder, fractures, arthritis, contusions/direct trauma, cervical spine and nerve impingement in the shoulder as well.

Question 7

how come i have severe shoulder pain in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Several possible: Perhaps you have a torn rotator cuff or and acromioclavicular joint injury or you  might have a neck problem.
At night the gravity comes off and the sore areas start to touch other sensitive spots and and the pain is there.

Prolotherapy may help. Visit www.Getprolo.Com or www, aaomed., org for info and a doctor.

Question 8

i woke up with severe shoulder pain and have done nothing to injury it?

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The shoulder is a ve: Rt complex and tricky joint. Hopefully one of our expert orthopoedists will be right with you! good luck!

Question 9

tuberculosis cause severe shoulder pain?

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Maybe: If the TB infection is high in the upper lobes of the lungs it can cause shoulder pain.

Question 10

still severe right shoulder pain. what do i do?

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Complex Joint: The shoulder is a complex joint, & many conditions/ injuries  (rotator cuff injury, bursitits, tendonitis, labral pathology, etc) can cause pain. Some injuries of the soulder occur due to acute injury and some are from overuse. Shoulder pain can also come from your neck... I suggest you see an orthopedist for a complete exam.

http://drmarkgalland.com/category/shoulder/.

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Is lyrica (pregabalin) a good choice to treat chronic neck and shoulder pain?

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How long can i take the combination of myonal, feldene and lyrica (pregabalin) for frozen shoulder pain management?

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Shoulder pain from mild to severe ?

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Severe shoulder pain in a diabetic?

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Im 16. what are some ways to releve severe neck and shoulder pain and tension. its stiff too?

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What can cause severe shoulder pain?

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How come i have severe shoulder pain in the morning?

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I woke up with severe shoulder pain and have done nothing to injury it?

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Still severe right shoulder pain. what do i do?

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