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My shoulder feels like it needs to be cracked but wont crack and it hurts a lot when i move my arm at all.. what should i do?

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Arthritis: You have to see your primary care physician who will order shoulder X-ray. Because you have pain on movements in your shoulder, you most likely have arthritis. Take Tylenol or Advil for pain.

Answered 12/14/2017

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