| History of: trauma, smoking, cancer? |
| Associated with burning, tingling or parasthesias and/or motor loss? |
| | Consider Radiculopathy , brachial plexopathy |
| If neurogenic pain/parasthesias in hands, evaluate lower extremities for possible peripheral neuropathy |
| | Consider gabapentin 100 mg po TID and tritrate |
| If limited or no relief with NSAIDs, acetaminophen, joint(s) painful but no red hot joints and minimal swelling |
| | Consider osteoarthritis |
| | Consider regular doses of acetaminophen; NSAIDS for short periods |
| If joint(s) painful with red joints and effusion, |
| | Consider inflammatory arthritis, rheumatology consult |
