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Sharp pain on shoulder when laying down ? it feels like pressure on my chest &back.(i had a dislocated shoulder in the past)

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bursitis?: If pain is when you are lying down on the side where you had dislocated shoulder, then this could be bursitis. or tendonitis. Apply Ice and take Anti Inflamatory 3/day for 3 days and see if there is any improvement. If not consult your Doctor.

Answered 11/8/2014

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