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Question:

Im 70 and have been experiencing a severe pain in my left upper are & shoulder The pain subsides in the day but becomes heavy at night keeping me out of sleep I've tried Ibruprofen & Voltaren But with limited sucess What has releived the pain is me taking a PH Alkaline powder daily Can you suggest something Been active all mey life A.B

Answer:

You need to be examined and at least have X-rays: osteoarthritis of the shoudler is the first thing to exclude

Let me know if we can help you — Dr de Beer

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