shoulder hurting, and swelling up

[mollymae2002]

I been to a orthpedic surgeon wiyh my shoulder, he told me that he never saw a shoulder like mine. It hurts all the time. I have a pinched nerve and tendonitis, and a torn ligament or muscle. I'm hurting more now. I'm in physical therapy. Its hurting under my arm on the side as well as to the top and the back, its werid. Just wondering what I could do to help with the pain.

[mollymae2002]

A related discussion, Surgery was started.

[Michael L Gross, MD]

Ice, rest and NSAID's should be the mainstay of pain relief for you. Other options include omega 3, and glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate.  Studies indicate that both seem to act as natural anti-inflammatories.  Finally, I have had success sending patients for acupuncture to aid in their pain relief and recovery from orthopedic problems.