Question 1

what causes shoulder blade pain? have acid reflux not real bad. also have some asthma and torn rotator cuff on right shoulder. pain is on left blade.

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain: Having to use left arm more due to rt shoulder  issues rhomboid muscle likely tender ./ overused   could get some stretches or massage lastly trigger point injection.

Question 2

i had shoulder pain in my scapula for more than a month now can it be gas trapped.  also had acid reflux a few times and my diet is poor.

Accepted Answer

Unusual : It would be unusual to have pain from " gas" that would last as long as a month.  It is more likely it is musculoskeletal in orgin.  Don't hesitate to be seen.

Question 3

shoulder pain.  no chest pains or shortness of breath. i'm a hypochondriac so i always assume the worse. i have acid reflux.  trapped gas?

Accepted Answer

See a psychiatrist: If indeed you are truly a hypochondriac that can be a serious condition. Would encourage you to see a psychiatrist. In reference to your shoulder pain ,there's not enough information to make a comment.

Question 4

severe acid reflux: can it cause pain in the area of the back between the shoulder blades?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Due to esophageal spasm. Need short term medication.

Question 5

if acid reflux is severe, is it possible to cause pain in the area of the back between the shoulder blades?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If you are experiencing acid reflux and back pain, you should talk to your doctor about what is going on. It might be related, however, if it's not, you do want to know what is causing your issues. There may be something going on that is totally unrelated to your reflux. If that is the case, you want to get it taken care of incase something else even more serious than acid reflux is going on.

Question 6

could acid reflux cause pain inbetween shoulder blades in the back?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Acid reflux causes discomfort in the pit of the stomach or pain behind the breast bone(sternum).  You should get checked out to find the cause(some other cause) for your pain between shoulder blades/ in the back.

Question 7

does taking xifaxan for sibo exacerbate acid reflux? will taking h2 blocker or ppi reduce the effectiveness of xifaxan? what else could cause severe epigastric pain radiating to upper back & shoulder blades that wakes me up every night for past 2wks?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely &amp; unlikely: check your heart, it might be coronary spasm or a coronary arteries problem, before considering other diagnoses, wish you well

Question 8

can acid reflux cause pain between my shoulder blades?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: Simple answer: "yes." but there are many causes of pain in that region.

Question 9

can acid reflux cause stabbing shoulder blade and jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac work-up: Is warranted. Cardiac pain most commonly radiates to the left arm, shoulder, neck, and face. In rare instances, angina pectoris may present as a jaw pain or even dental pain. 
Rec.: see your pcp or cardiologist to rule out heart disease.

Question 10

can acid reflux cause burning sensation in left shoulder and arm pit chest area. if i touch where it hurts it hurts worse?

Accepted Answer

No, this isn't GERD: This symptoms constellation is not consistent with reflux disease. It should be checked out just the same. The fact that the pain is worse when you touch the area suggests that it is either musculoskeletal or nerve pain. Is it related to meals? I'm wondering why you are associating this with reflux? The best way to approach this is to visit with your doc and have an exam done with some tests.

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What causes shoulder blade pain? have acid reflux not real bad. also have some asthma and torn rotator cuff on right shoulder. pain is on left blade.

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I had shoulder pain in my scapula for more than a month now can it be gas trapped. also had acid reflux a few times and my diet is poor.

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Shoulder pain. no chest pains or shortness of breath. i'm a hypochondriac so i always assume the worse. i have acid reflux. trapped gas?

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Severe acid reflux: can it cause pain in the area of the back between the shoulder blades?

A member asked:

If acid reflux is severe, is it possible to cause pain in the area of the back between the shoulder blades?

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Could acid reflux cause pain inbetween shoulder blades in the back?

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Does taking xifaxan for sibo exacerbate acid reflux? will taking h2 blocker or ppi reduce the effectiveness of xifaxan? what else could cause severe epigastric pain radiating to upper back & shoulder blades that wakes me up every night for past 2wks?

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Can acid reflux cause pain between my shoulder blades?

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Can acid reflux cause stabbing shoulder blade and jaw pain?

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Can acid reflux cause burning sensation in left shoulder and arm pit chest area. if i touch where it hurts it hurts worse?

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