Question 1

started last night sharp pain behind right shoulder blade when breathing worse with deep breath, radiates into right neck and arm-seems better today??

Accepted Answer

Could be a: pinched nerve in your NECK (C6-7)

If gets worse a cervical exam/neuro eval and possible cervical MRI study may be indicate!

Discuss with your PCP (Primary Care Provider)
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 2

is gallbladder pain dangerous? sharp pain when breathing in under right rib, & pain in right shoulder blade, worse when lying down.

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder pain is: usually associated with eating fatty foods. U may B having " gas pains " . If constipated,the bowls R moving stool along, and if there's a gas bubble,the peristalsis pushes the air around the hard stool. This causes increased pressure or stretching of the colon wall. The body has great pressure sensors, &amp; this increase hurts as the air bubble is pushed by, deep breath adds 2incrs press &amp; it's pnfl

Question 3

i have a sharp pain behind my right shoulder blade, but feels like is also in my right chest. coughing a little bit of phlegm. should i get it seen to? i do not have issues breathing. mainly when moving or pressing on chest and back

Accepted Answer

Coughing: Yes, it would worthwhile to be seen to rule out pneumonia or a flu like syndrome

Question 4

was woken up with sharp pain in right shoulder blade and neck. what could cause something like this? (haven't been in any accidents)

Accepted Answer

Spasm, nerve?: It sounds like you may have a pinched nerve or some muscle spasm
these symptoms can occur without specific i juries
try some ice and nsaids
see your md if symptoms persist.

Question 5

woke up with stabbing sharp pain in right shoulder blade.. seemed to correlate with gas and movement but was very intense ?

Accepted Answer

Backpain: Right shoulder pain most probably muscular, if have noticed association with gas, you identified the cause and treat it accordingly.  If the pain continues to be intense, see your physician.

Question 6

occasional sharp pain in right shoulder blade and a dull ache that comes and goes under right breast. both areas are a bit tender to touch.causes?.

Accepted Answer

Could be any: number of things, such as shingles, pinched nerve, kidney stones or infection, gallstones, appendicitis, constipation, medication side effect, or even something more serious, such as tumor or cancer.  It is best to consult with a doctor for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

Question 7

sudden sharp pain in right shoulder blade and right chest muscle this week. lasts 1 sec. pain occurs randomly. chest xray, ekg last month normal. help

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sometimes a muscle spasm can cause this.  Stretching the area regularly before starting the day may help.  If it gets worse, go see your doctor.

Question 8

what are some possibles causes of severe trapezius spasms in right causing a lot of swelling and deep sharp pain in right shoulder blade. unbearable ?

Accepted Answer

Various: 44y female w. spinal stenosis, disk degeneration, loss cervical lordosis &amp; history shoulder surgery w. severe unilateral Superior trapezius painful muscle spasm, esp. shoulder blade. POTENTIALLY CAUSAL: crossed Trapesium muscles, see below, large breasts, anterior sloped shoulders, swan neck, asymmetric shoulders, tilted head, thoraco-lumbar scoliosis &amp; repetitive stress on computer looking left.

Question 9

sharp pain in my right shoulder blade (trapezius muscle i believe). hurts most to move arm, and laugh/sigh deeply/etc, but also hurts without movement?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked out: It may be a good idea to go to an osteopathic physician, and have you checked out structurally and treated osteopathically. It would be good to see if it is of musculoskeletal cause or not, especially around the rotary cuff.  S/he might need to do further imaging to see what is happening.

Question 10

sharp pain in right lung and my right shoulder blade when i cough.

Accepted Answer

Lung or pleura: Any irritant of the lung or its tissue covering (pleura) can cause pain in the shoulder blade and lung.  It could be a virus, bacterial infection (pneumonia), fungus, tumor or other irritant.  It merits a careful evaluation by a cardiologist or pulmonologist.

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Started last night sharp pain behind right shoulder blade when breathing worse with deep breath, radiates into right neck and arm-seems better today??

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Is gallbladder pain dangerous? sharp pain when breathing in under right rib, & pain in right shoulder blade, worse when lying down.

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I have a sharp pain behind my right shoulder blade, but feels like is also in my right chest. coughing a little bit of phlegm. should i get it seen to? i do not have issues breathing. mainly when moving or pressing on chest and back

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Was woken up with sharp pain in right shoulder blade and neck. what could cause something like this? (haven't been in any accidents)

A member asked:

Woke up with stabbing sharp pain in right shoulder blade.. seemed to correlate with gas and movement but was very intense ?

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Occasional sharp pain in right shoulder blade and a dull ache that comes and goes under right breast. both areas are a bit tender to touch.causes?.

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Sudden sharp pain in right shoulder blade and right chest muscle this week. lasts 1 sec. pain occurs randomly. chest xray, ekg last month normal. help

A member asked:

What are some possibles causes of severe trapezius spasms in right causing a lot of swelling and deep sharp pain in right shoulder blade. unbearable ?

A member asked:

Sharp pain in my right shoulder blade (trapezius muscle i believe). hurts most to move arm, and laugh/sigh deeply/etc, but also hurts without movement?

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Sharp pain in right lung and my right shoulder blade when i cough.

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