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1 year wait for orth appointment.lifting arms up,moderate pain top of shoulder down outside arms(l&r)severe pain bringing arms back down.can be painful lying on side.what could cause this &any advice on preventing it getting worse while i wait?

Q: 1 year wait for orth appointment.lifting arms up,moderate pain top of shoulder down outside arms(l&r)severe pain bringing arms back down.can be painful lying on side.what could cause this &any advice on preventing it getting worse while i wait?

: I would visit your regular doctor that knows your past &amp; current medical history, exam and test findings. With that knowledge they can work with you on pain management while you wait. The more information a doc has about your situation the more likely they are to help.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I would visit your regular doctor that knows your past & current medical history, exam and test findings. With that knowledge they can work with you on pain management while you wait. The more information a doc has about your situation the more likely they are to help.

Dr Berryman agreed

Answered 8/24/2022

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A member asked:

1 year wait for orth appointment.lifting arms up,moderate pain top of shoulder down outside arms(l&r)severe pain bringing arms back down.can be painful lying on side.what could cause this &any advice on preventing it getting worse while i wait?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Berryman agreed

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