Question 1

i have acid and gas buildup all the time , i belch a lot and have pain in shoulders and back and both sides of rib cage. shortness of breath at times.

Accepted Answer

H pylori test: for a  pathogenic bacteria that colonizes the gastric tissue.
If present, this would explain your gastric symptoms  and hyperacidity.

Your doctor can do a simple 5 minute breath test  for this.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

blood in urine and vomit, kidney infection, and pain in shoulders and back. on two antibiotics plus cant eat without it causing diarrhea. help!

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UTI: Try increasing your fluid intake..If that doesn't help you should see your physician as you may need a change of antibiotics

Question 3

pain in shoulder blades and back, nauseated too?

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Shoulder: Could come from sprains, strains, gallbladder, neurogenic, cardiac--the last of which should be dealt with emergently.

Question 4

my husband feel pain in chest shoulder and back . ecg is normal he take veloz d ecosprin.what can be the cause of pain.

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Could be : Musculoskeletal  and if ribs are locked will feel pain all the way in the front where the ribs attach  a good physical therapy  exam from a therapist who deals with this problem can help

Question 5

pain in left shoulder and back of neck and swelling above collar bone?

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Be seen by a Dr.: This might be a minor issue but at our age, it's often wise to check it out and find an early cardiovascular problem early. Carotid artery blockages can present w/ similar signs (certainly not always) so have a pro look at you and do an exam. Better safe than sorry is a good way to live. Hope it's an easy fix or that you caught a problem before it caught you. Best!

Question 6

can prozac (fluoxetine) give nerve pain in shoulder and bottom back and legs while in the settling in stage?

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Not really: this is not a common side effect of Prozac (fluoxetine). I suggest consultation and examination with your private physician.

Question 7

inside of my mouth in the back is hard. no tooth pain no swelling but radiating pain in nrck, shoulders and back of head. ?

Accepted Answer

See Oral Surgeon : Anything hard other than a boney outgrowth of the jaw is something to be considered seriously. I'd recommend seeing an oral surgeon or ENT as soon as possible.

Question 8

tension like pain in shoulders neck back and upper stomach when i drink alcohol.  only drink a few times a year started last year.?

Accepted Answer

Aches & Alcohol: It appears that u might have low tolerance to alcohol. Recommend workup by your family physician to rule out other physiological causes including liver profile testing.

Question 9

chronic pain in shoulders, neck, back, and arms after cervical fusion july 2013. also have redness and swelling in knees and hip pain. poss ra? fibro?

Accepted Answer

Needs Evaluation: Sounds like some rheumatologic condition - some form  of arthritis.  Needs a thorough work-up including blood work to exclude autoimmune conditions.  Would not immediately jump to a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

Question 10

my nails having a light violet color but theres no pain in my chest shoulder and back  what is the possible cause of having a light violet in my nails?

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Raynaud syndrome: This is likely a Raynaud phenomenon.This is a process where the small blood vessels spasm and redirect blood flow away from fingers and sometimes feet. t can be triggered naturally by cold, but is a symptom of other medical disorders.Your doc can help sort this out.

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I have acid and gas buildup all the time , i belch a lot and have pain in shoulders and back and both sides of rib cage. shortness of breath at times.

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Blood in urine and vomit, kidney infection, and pain in shoulders and back. on two antibiotics plus cant eat without it causing diarrhea. help!

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Pain in shoulder blades and back, nauseated too?

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My husband feel pain in chest shoulder and back . ecg is normal he take veloz d ecosprin.what can be the cause of pain.

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Pain in left shoulder and back of neck and swelling above collar bone?

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Can prozac (fluoxetine) give nerve pain in shoulder and bottom back and legs while in the settling in stage?

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Inside of my mouth in the back is hard. no tooth pain no swelling but radiating pain in nrck, shoulders and back of head. ?

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Tension like pain in shoulders neck back and upper stomach when i drink alcohol. only drink a few times a year started last year.?

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Chronic pain in shoulders, neck, back, and arms after cervical fusion july 2013. also have redness and swelling in knees and hip pain. poss ra? fibro?

A member asked:

My nails having a light violet color but theres no pain in my chest shoulder and back what is the possible cause of having a light violet in my nails?

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