Question 1

can you give me a recommendation for treating gout of the shoulder? my grandma is 98 years old and in otherwise great condition but this is sopainful.

Accepted Answer

Why gout?: Gout does not commonly affect the shoulder. While nothing is impossible, i would say she needs an evaluation to see what is the cause of her pain. Once it is identified she can start with some anti-inflammatories and physical therapy to target the cause of her pain. Depending on the diagnosis she may also benefit from a cortisone shot directed at the location of her pain generator.

Question 2

can i take gout cocktail pills for shoulder pain ?

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Ingredients?: What are the ingredients in the "gout cocktail" you have. There appear to be several different "gout cocktails" in use. Please ask the question again and include the names of the pills in the cocktail.

Question 3

i've got a burning pain in my shoulder  arm and elbow for the past  year, the pain is very intense , can it be gout ?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Although unlikely. The more likely diagnosis is a tendinitis involving muscles and tendons encompassing both the shoulder and elbow.

Question 4

what cause back shoulder blade pain

Accepted Answer

Many causes poss.: It can b from muscle strain 2 pleuritic pain referred 2 the back/scapular area. Some r of no great concern some could b serious c ur pcp and get a diagnosis, & if need, get a referral 2 an ortho. Pe, apical disease of the lung r some also. As u can c an eval is needed.

Question 5

what could cause shoulder blade pain?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: Pain in the shoulder girdle can be due to impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis/tear and or bursitis, cartilage damage or muscle strain as well other  possibilities.  Simple exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles should be of benefit.  If pain persists then consider formal physical therapy or evaluation by your orthopedist.

Question 6

what could cause broken shoulder blade?

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Broken shoulderblade: I would think only trauma such as falling or direct blow. I doubt other causes.

Question 7

what is pain in the shoulder blade mean?

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Pinched nerve: Most commonly, non traumatic shoulder blade region pain is actually referred pain from your neck.  This is commonly known as a pinched nerve and can be from a disc bulge or herniation as well as other cervical pathology.

Question 8

pain occurring near right shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Belly pain?: Pain can be referred to that area from the gall bladder and occasionally stomach. Do you have any belly pain or nausea, vomiting? If fever, see MD.

Question 9

what do lumps near the shoulder blade mean?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Without an exam it is hard to answer your question. Examination is required to determine what these lumps are. They may be something simple like lipomas or sebaceous cysts.

Question 10

what is the painful bump on my shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

AC joint: While there are many causes for painful bumps around the shoulder, one of the most common is a painful ac or acromioclavicular joint.  It is the joint that connects the clavicle to the scapula and can often become separated or arthritic causing pain.

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Can you give me a recommendation for treating gout of the shoulder? my grandma is 98 years old and in otherwise great condition but this is sopainful.

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Can i take gout cocktail pills for shoulder pain ?

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I've got a burning pain in my shoulder arm and elbow for the past year, the pain is very intense , can it be gout ?

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What cause back shoulder blade pain

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What could cause shoulder blade pain?

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What could cause broken shoulder blade?

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What is pain in the shoulder blade mean?

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Pain occurring near right shoulder blade?

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What is the painful bump on my shoulder blade?

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