when i lay on my right side. i get a burning pins and needles feeling in my shoulder and bicep. what would likely cause this.

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Burning stabbing pain like hot needles between shoulder blades & spine on right side of back that comes & goes, could it be a trapped nerve?

Answer 1

Vascular or neurolog: Lying on your right side might press on blood vessels in your arm causing the problem or there may be a neurologic impingement. These are things your physician can clarify

Answer 2

Depends: Usually antibiotics are administerd intravenously in order to get a high level of the drug (higher than that which can be acheived with a pill). Depending on the type of infection you have, you may need the intravenous form. The pills may not be strong enough to treat the infection.

Answer 3

Pen/cephalosporins : It depends . First of all, the first choice substitute antibiotic for a penicillin-allergic person is not a cephalosporin, especially a first-generation one like cephazolin. There is a small chance you will be allergic to the cephazolin, and giving it parenterally is much more dangerous than orally. The type of infection you have determines what antibiotics you can use. Ask your doctor for options.

Answer 4

2-10%: The average rate of seroconversion is 2%. The actual probability involves other factors affecting the exposure. Exposed individuals should be tested and if appropriate treated. The new treatment regimens appear to be highly effective.

Answer 5

Many: 0 to 100 percent depending on your immune system.

Answer 6

Many many: Direct nerve irritation by pressure being applied to them, severing of the nerves via injury or underlying illness, metabolic processes, medications, demyelinating diseases, strokes, radiation therapy, infections, autoimmune disorders, vasculitis, hyperventilation - are just a few.

Answer 7

Many causes: There are many different causes of numbness and tingling. These can range from rapid heavy breathing (hyperventilation) or anxiety to neurological problems with the nerves (neuropathy), spinal cord (myelopathy), or brain. Discuss your specific situation with your primary doctor and consider seeing a neurologist.

Answer 8

Dialysis and needles: There is a form of dialysis that is done without needles using a catheter in the belly. Also, I have had many patients who feared needles but were able to adapt to the necessary needle sticks of hemodialysis. It will take effort, but it is well worthwhile.

Answer 9

See below: Consider doing peritoneal dialysis/ bloodless dialysis. A small plastic tube is inserted in the abdomen as a outpatient. After it heals in about 2-3 weeks you have to connect to a bad of fluid and instill into the abdomen, after leaving it in for sometime, and then letting it drain, allows elimination of waste from the bloodstream to be eliminated as well.Many advantages, done at home after training.

Answer 10

Needle phobia: You are young and possibly a candidate for peritoneal dialysis. Additionally your fear may be overcomed as you realize the needles can be inserted painlessly. Finally for the extremely rare exception you may dialyze with a catheter but the risk of infection is high. Please discuss peritoneal dialysis and transplant options with your doctor and still get a fistula created.

Answer 11

CBT for some works: In contrast to other forms of psychotherapy, cognitive therapy is usually more focused on the present, more time-limited, and more problem-solving oriented. In addition, patients learn specific skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. These skills involve identifying distorted thinking, modifying beliefs, relating to others in different ways, and changing behaviors.

Answer 12

VRT for Phobias: Phobias and anxieties respond well to Virtual Reality Therapy(VRT). VRT is exposure therapy in a safe environment. The research suggests VRT is 90% effective. Seek out a therapist who uses VRT in your area. You can find providers through www.psious.com, www.limbix.com, or www.virtuallybetter.com.

Answer 13

No: Rarely does a shoulder tendonitis require surgery. Most tendonitis conditions respond to conservative measures: rest, ice, heat, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or injections.

Answer 14

No: Physical therapy and or rest will likely help.

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