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Got pain while taking shower this morning on one side upper back shoulder area! took tylenol (acetaminophen) and having relief but still there! what should i do?

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Dr. Daniel Goldman answered

Aleve (naproxen) and heat: it sounds like a pulled muscle and should resolve over the next few days to 2 weeks. If you have no drug allergies, I suggest taking 2 Aleve (naproxen) twice daily with food ( breakfast and dinner) x 7 days and use heat twice daily in am and pm x 20 minutes. If the pain has not resolved after 2 weeks or is getting worse after another few days, then you should see your Doctor.

Answered 9/12/2014

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A member asked:

Got pain while taking shower this morning on one side upper back shoulder area! took tylenol (acetaminophen) and having relief but still there! what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Goldman answered

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