bad pain

[jackbenny172]

hi i hav pain in my left shoulder and shoulder blade also in my ribs and now it is starting in my neck all on the left side its goin on 10mths now any advice would be great

[jackbenny172]

to be honest i only had an x/ray done 8mths ago and nothing since ive being to my doc loads of times she gave me diefiene 75mg and also gave me amitriptyline 25mg they havnt made any change ive tried several creams ;sprays painkillers with hot and cold packs  with no relief they made an app with a physio 5mths ago and i still havnt heard a thing

[Tuckamore]

Tendon problems can be very painful and difficult to treat and heal. Ten months is a long time to have tendon pain. Is it tendinitis?

Have you had a MRI?

[jackbenny172]

hi again they have said it could be a strain in my tendons im still waiting to see a physo  i have started the meds im pretty much the same some days are bad and some are not so bad i have being using ice packs everyday thanks for ur advice and staying in touch

[Tuckamore]

Hi Jack,

Welcome back. I see that you pain continues and I am sorry for that. I also see from your other community posts that you have seen a physician. Can you share with us what diagnosis he/she gave you?

I also see that a physician prescribed Arthrotec for you. Arthrotec is used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in people at high risk for developing stomach or intestinal ulcers. Both conditions can be extremely painful which explains the symptoms you are experiencing. Have you began the medication yet? It may take some time before you see the benefits. Some times NSAID's need to "build up" in your system before they are truly effective.

Hope you will soon be feeling better soon.
Peace, Tuck

[Red931]

It sounds like you may need an MRI on your back. Disc problems up by the neck and shoulders can cause this type of pain.

You should make an appointment with an Orthopedist.