Suggest remedy for pain in bicep area
Patient: I was told I have tendonitis and an arthritis spur. My pain is in the bicep area, (and back of upper arm from time to time), Is this possible? I have extreme pain in the bicep and I can not lift my arm or put it behind my back, I can not lift hardly anything without the stabbing drop-what your-holding type of pain. The doctor suggest ibuprofen and possibly prednisone pack and possibly injection, with physical therapy. Can I please get your opinion if this sounds right. I know it is only your opinion. Thank You.Joi Doctor: hi,as mentioned by you, have you taken an MRI of the shoulder to confirm the diagnosis made?well if not, then the one is advised. Also, physical therapy sounds good. As it will help you reduce the pain by Therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. Post which exercises will be implemented to improve the strength. It will be slow process and longer as well. But in personally I have seen cases with bad shoulder injuries who even were recommended surgeries but till date no surgery and full shoulder functionality.I wish you continue the physical therapy for a little longer as you will have a lot of benefits.regards.Jay Indravadan Patel