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Question: earache,
pain in neck and shoulders
| jasmine_g
- Tue May 22, 2007 9:05 am |
Hi,
I am 28yr. old female.
I was diagnosed with RA AND Fibromyalgia 3 years ago.
9 months after having my son I experienced a very bad flare and am now on prednisolene,
celebrex,
plaquenil and norgesic for when pain is very bad. I have Arthritis in my hand,
wrist,
knees, and ankles.
Over the last 2 days I started to experience a very bad earache,
and excriciating pain in my shoulders and down my neck.
Could this be caused by the Arthritis? What can I take for it?
I had functional endoscopic sinus surgery and trimming of the paradoxical middles turbinates 2 months ago and am now 98% healed.
I have experinced earaches on and off after surgery but ENT specialist said my ears looked fine and put it down to my jaw even though I know I don't clench or grind my teeth at night.
Would really appreciate advice on what to do or if I should go see my rheumatologist?
Thanks
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Wed May 23, 2007 12:11 am |
 I would recommend you see your primary care doctor to start. There are a few possible causes of your pain. You may have an external ear infection with associated Lymph node swelling that can cause the Neck pain. A high pinched nerve in the neck could potentially cause this pain as well (though less likely).
If your primary doctor is unable to find a cause it is reasonable to see your rheumatologist to see if these symptoms may be related to your Arthritis.
Best wishes.
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