Question 1

what's causing the tingling, burning,  and sometime numbness under or what seems to be all over my right shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Several thots: This could be radiation or referred symptoms from cervical or thoracic outlet problems, but might also be "notalgia paresthetica".  A neurological exam and a few tests should reveal answers.

Question 2

severe pain near right shoulder blade -- numbness in both arms .

Accepted Answer

CT spine : Any falls or weight loss. Please get cervical and thoracic spine CT. Good luck. Please see physician soon.

Question 3

what would cause numbness from elbow to wrist on the right arm and pain under right shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Pinched nerve in one of the lower cervical nerve roots is most common. Other causes include masses at the lung apex, thoracic outlet syndrome, compression of ulnar nerve at the elbow. See a neurologist.

Question 4

upper right shoulder blade dull pain, dull right side neck pain, slight numbness in right arm after sleeping. im 67 years old and smoke.

Accepted Answer

Varies : Multiple potential causes, but high among the considerations is a cervical radiculopathy, which is basically an irritation of a nerve in the neck causing pain or numbness in the arm.  Consider being seen for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 5

i have a permanently numb spot below my right shoulder blade that is becoming painful do you know what this could be ?

Accepted Answer

Nerve issues: Numbness over the shoulder blade, about a silver dollar size can be seen in "notalgia paresthetica", but your problem could be a focal intercostal neuropathy, or even a referred issue from a thoracic disc.  A neurological exam can assist diagnosis, and meds exist to control the symptoms.

Question 6

i woke up with a sore chest. no caughing or sinus. the chest pain went away after a day but moved to the back/my right shoulder blade and my arm is numb. i noticed that it is more difficult to breath and it hurts when i try to breath deep.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Shortness of breath is not normal, unless it is the mild temporary shortness of breath with sports activities (but even then, one must be sure she is not having more shortness of breath than her sports peers have). Possible reasons in young adults include asthma, lung infection, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, fluid around the heart, fluid in the lungs, costochondritis, anxiety, etc...

Question 7

numbness in left shoulder blade ,for a fees days now , should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

May want evaluation: Did you experience any injury to the shoulder, arm, or upper back recently? Is there any pain with the numbness? Numbness is not generally a normal thing to have happen out of the blue or something you should have to deal with if it can be fixed. I'd get examined by your doc who may order an xray or have you consider physical therapy or give you other exercises to help.

Question 8

numbness in left shoulder blade for a few days now , should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

Assess if persists: LIkely parascapular pinched nerve, due to muscle inflamation.
Seen if you work out a bit.
Spine pain, progress in symptoms, poor response to Ibuprofen, may need assessment.
Warm compresses could be tried.

Question 9

sudden poking feeling in my back when i stretch and localized numbness started a few days ago. it feels like a needle poking my shoulder blade.

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement?: you may have a nerve impingement. See a doc to help discover the cause of your pain. You could even have an early case of shingles. Be ware for arrival of fluid filled lumps. Happy healing!!!

Question 10

can shoulder blade numbness be caused by cubital tunnel?

Accepted Answer

No: No. Cubital tunnel will cause numbness going away from the nerve.

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Numbness in right shoulder blade

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What's causing the tingling, burning, and sometime numbness under or what seems to be all over my right shoulder blade?

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Severe pain near right shoulder blade -- numbness in both arms .

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What would cause numbness from elbow to wrist on the right arm and pain under right shoulder blade?

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Upper right shoulder blade dull pain, dull right side neck pain, slight numbness in right arm after sleeping. im 67 years old and smoke.

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I have a permanently numb spot below my right shoulder blade that is becoming painful do you know what this could be ?

A member asked:

I woke up with a sore chest. no caughing or sinus. the chest pain went away after a day but moved to the back/my right shoulder blade and my arm is numb. i noticed that it is more difficult to breath and it hurts when i try to breath deep.

A member asked:

Numbness in left shoulder blade ,for a fees days now , should i be worried ?

A member asked:

Numbness in left shoulder blade for a few days now , should i be concerned ?

A member asked:

Sudden poking feeling in my back when i stretch and localized numbness started a few days ago. it feels like a needle poking my shoulder blade.

A member asked:

Can shoulder blade numbness be caused by cubital tunnel?

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