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I injured l shoulder 4 july & still severe pain shoulder/neck/chest wall. no fracture or tissue damage on mri. i have chronic peripheral neuropathy post chemo 2007 & 2009, bilateral mastect. pls help!

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Shoulder pain: If your xray/mri was normal, it's encouraging. I would suggest physical therapy as the next step but would leave the final decision up to your treating doc.

Answered 7/27/2013

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: You may need to see pain management doctor for nerve blocks injections to help with the pain.

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A member asked:

I injured l shoulder 4 july & still severe pain shoulder/neck/chest wall. no fracture or tissue damage on mri. i have chronic peripheral neuropathy post chemo 2007 & 2009, bilateral mastect. pls help!

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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