Question 1

severe rt uppr back/shoulder blade, chest, armpit pain. woke me up. sharp/tearing pain. resolved w morphine, mi/pe ruled out in er, unsure of cause?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal : after ruling out heart disease and pulmonary embolism, musculoskeletal conditions need to be considered

Question 2

i have a boil in (r) armpit, pain feels like its shooting into breast as well as shoulder. is that normal with a boil?

Accepted Answer

See doc : Although this may be a small cyst that has become infected, and hence the pain, you ought to have it evaluated and txed.See dermatologist

Question 3

i've been having chest/left armpit pain in both of my left sides, what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor!: Your symptoms could be due to many different things, including musculoskeletal pain (as in pulled muscles of chest and shoulder), infected cyst in your armpit, breast problem (as in cancer spreading to axillary lymph node) and cardiac problem ( as in heart attack).

Question 4

can a pinched nerve in your neck cause armpit pain that goes into your chest?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The cervical (neck) spinal nerves are associated with pain that radiates into the arms.  Upper thoracic (chest area) spinal nerves could be associated with pain radiating around the axilla (armpit) into the chest.

Question 5

left armpit pain chest pain back pain headaches?

Accepted Answer

Merits evaluation.: Your symptoms merit a careful history and physical exam.  It's necessary to determine the cause of the pain, check your heart, blood pressure; perhaps take an ekg and chest x-rays.

Question 6

does cervical disc herniation cause chest, arm and armpit pain?

Accepted Answer

It can: A cervical disc herniation in the lower cervical spine can cause compression to the nerve roots that provide sensation to the armpit, chest and arm.

Question 7

can the physical pain of anxiety be constant? my chest and armpit pain are constant, as is the need to yawn and take a deep breath.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety?: Possible, if the workup by your pcp showed no physical abnormalities. Review with your doctor for options to treat anxiety.

Question 8

having pain in chest, back, both armpits and pain radiates down armpits towards elbows. pain more severe when resting and armpit pain comes in pairs

Accepted Answer

May be serious: How long have you had these symptoms and how severe are they?  If of recent onset and pain is 10 out 10, it is safest to go to the er or even to call 911.  If you have had these symptoms slowly progressing over a few months, then see your doctor.  Possible causes are broad depending on the rest of your symptoms and exam (aortic dissection, spinal stenosis, cardiac, lung, esophageal).

Question 9

pt said i have a trapped nerve. where is the entrapment likely to be. i feel discomfort under my right armpit & pain in pecs when chin moved to chest?

Accepted Answer

Neck or Thoracic: Outlet are like places. Nerve conduction tests might help locate the site. Consider seeing your pcp to arrange this or consider seeing a neurologist or neurosurgeon.

Question 10

r shoulder pain + plus armpit pain and upper chest pain. hurts go breathe pr move. last a few mns. comes and goes. feels like a pressure. help?

Accepted Answer

Get checked out: These symptoms are not normal. If you are a smoker or on BCPs they could be indicative of a blood clot in your lung. You should get this evaluated by a health care professional as soon as possible.

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Severe rt uppr back/shoulder blade, chest, armpit pain. woke me up. sharp/tearing pain. resolved w morphine, mi/pe ruled out in er, unsure of cause?

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I have a boil in (r) armpit, pain feels like its shooting into breast as well as shoulder. is that normal with a boil?

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I've been having chest/left armpit pain in both of my left sides, what could be causing this?

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Can a pinched nerve in your neck cause armpit pain that goes into your chest?

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Left armpit pain chest pain back pain headaches?

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Does cervical disc herniation cause chest, arm and armpit pain?

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Can the physical pain of anxiety be constant? my chest and armpit pain are constant, as is the need to yawn and take a deep breath.

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Having pain in chest, back, both armpits and pain radiates down armpits towards elbows. pain more severe when resting and armpit pain comes in pairs

A member asked:

Pt said i have a trapped nerve. where is the entrapment likely to be. i feel discomfort under my right armpit & pain in pecs when chin moved to chest?

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R shoulder pain + plus armpit pain and upper chest pain. hurts go breathe pr move. last a few mns. comes and goes. feels like a pressure. help?

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