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Left shoulder down to left muscle pain.i am suffer from pain for a week. taking plaster, cream & tablet still same. before i try voltaren (diclofenac).it is ok try?

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Possible bursitis: This could be bursitis of the shoulder. Apply cold or heat and voltaren (diclofenac) with food should help. If symptoms persist or worsen, see your physician for diagnosis and further treatment.

Answered 6/27/2014

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