Question 1

what could cause pain in shoulder blade and chest, not pleurisy?

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Might be serious: If this is new chest pain, it could be cardiac, meaning coming from your heart. This requires immediate medical attention.

If you know it isn't your heart for absolutely sure, other things can cause the patterns of pain you describe - radiating pain from your stomach or pancreas, bad gas, or a muscle strain are a few of the possibilities.

Question 2

pain in shoulder blade with deep breath?

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See your doctor: Pain with deep inhalation may be a rib slightly out of place or a myofascial injury.  But it is best to make sure it's nothing worse by being examined by your physician.  Then, if it's musculoskeletal, go see a good osteopath.  Find one near you: http://physician.Academyofosteopathy.Org, http://www.Cranialacademy.Com or http://jamesjealous.Com/physician-directory/u-s-physician-directory/.

Question 3

sharp pain in shoulder blade i suffer from severe anxiety?

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Thoracic pain: This is a nonspecific complaint and could represent anything from scapulothoracic pathology to cervical radiculopathy to underlying chest pathology (i.e. Heart, lungs).  If the pain has been present for over 6 weeks or is severe and waking you at night or if there are any other concerns then you should see a physician.

Question 4

what causes sharp pain in shoulder blade and hip when coughing?

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Multiple Pains: Pain can be caused from a variety of reasons ranging from arthritis to multiple myeloma.  An internet answer can not replace a physician evaluation, history and prognosis but one must consider that an arthritic process can cause multiple joint pains during a flu infection.  Other medical problems need to be excluded therefore a trip to your personal physician is needed.

Question 5

upper back pain in shoulder blade area. what is it?

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Trigger points: Pain around the shoulder blades (scapula) is commonly caused by trigger points , also known as myofascial pain. These painful areas may respond to i've or heat, massage , acupressure, rest or physical therapy. Occasionally injections or acupuncture may be helpful.

Question 6

upper back pain in shoulder blade area. best way to fix this?

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Nerve root irritatio: If you have superficial muscle spasms, you can be helped usually by massage.  Massage that is helpful is usually enjoyable.  If the massage causes you pain and is unpleasant, the massage is teasing the deep muscle spasms to go more into spasm instead of releasing it.Please make sure that you are not over exercising or lifting heavy things.  You will need to be evaluated by your family doctor and a.

Question 7

pain in shoulder blade hip bad knee all on left side?

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Left sided pain : I wonder if you have a postural related region for your left sided pain.l

Question 8

can ibc cause stabbing pain in shoulder blade and ribs?

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See your doctor: Inflammatory breast cancer (ibc) can cause pains and swelling sensations around the arm and shoulders, even the ribs, usually starts in the breast and nipple region, see your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 9

pain in shoulder blade and upper arm muscle when i look down. what's this sound like?

Accepted Answer

Trapexius spasm: Sounds like spasm of the trapezius muscle.  Try heat and nsaids.  If that fails try massage.  You can always ask your pcp for a muscle relaxer.

Question 10

sharp pain close to my heart. hurt to take breath. pain in shoulder blade on same side. could i have a heart problem?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Could be a lot of things.  Heart condition needs ruled out.  Could be lung related as well.  Need to see your doctor for an ekg and chest xray for starters.

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