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Hello, i had a baby eight months ago and recently ive been having some neck and shoulder pain that has now moved to my upper arm on the left. i am breastfeeding.
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Stretches & heat: If you are breastfeeding it is safe to take acetaminophen (though you may prefer not to) for pain. Gentle muscle stretches such as trying to touch your ear to the shoulder on that side (10 times on each side 2-3 times a day) & circular motion of neck (10 times in each direction 2-3 times a day) plus heat to the area can help, & maybe change breastfeeding position. Call Dr for eval if worsens
Answered 4/22/2020
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