Question 1

ear/jaw/gum ache, sore throat, nostrils hot. pain between shoulder blades, neck, radiating to arm. doc says muscular. can it be flu or heart related?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: But it is more likely to be muscular.  If it is being treated and does not go away i would go back to the doctor for a reevaluation.

Question 2

can tmj cause neck/throat and shoulder pain?

Accepted Answer

TMD/TMJ: TMJ Dysfunction can be related to other postural disorders, and how the spine aligns and that may present as radiating or referred pain to other adjacent areas such as shoulder, neck, etc.  In other words, different muscles and joints may affect synergistic interaction so out of balance of one part may affect others. Having said that, pain in shoulders, neck?throat could also be totally unrelated.

Question 3

i have sore throat pain in my chest and shoulder blades?

Accepted Answer

Might by heartburn: Sometimes acid reflux from the stomach can present like this.  However, it can also be a sign of a more serious condition.  I would either see your doctor or try a short course (1-2 weeks) of antacid therapy and if no better than see your doctor.

Question 4

an area lower right in neck aches and hurts when i swallow off and on. it feels muscular rather than in my throat. also have shoulder pain. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Wry neck: You may have torticollis or a muscle spasm in your neck muscles.

Question 5

choked on a crisp last week since then i have  stinging pain in throat swallowing difficulty pain in shoulder doctor gave me difflam not working ?

Accepted Answer

Reevaluation: If the initial course of treatment has been unsuccessful, a revelation is in order.  Ask your PCP to refer you to an ENT Specialist.

Question 6

transverse cervical nerves, do they relate to a vertebrae, which one? would irritation cause throat, neck, shoulder pain

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Transverse cervical nerve also called anterior cutaneous nerve of neck - innervates (sensory innervation)  anterior region of neck (c2 and c3) up to the lower border of the lower jaw.

Question 7

bad sore throat and a neck, shoulder pain

Accepted Answer

Flu vs...: Although, you may have a range of symptoms, the key is to watch them closely. The causes might range from the flu to an abscess in the back of your throat. If you have high fever, difficulty swallowing, headache, compromised breathing, you must be seen immediately.

Question 8

i've got a sore throat that i think has made the back of my neck hurt plus i'm having sharp deep like pains at top of chest closer to my shoulder.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor ASAP: There is a potential for this to be extremely severe.  It may involve the potential spaces between muscle groups in your neck and can obstruct your breathing. Go and get seen and hope this turns out to be benign.

Question 9

i woke up with pain in the back of my neck, not painful to move around, and it does radiate a little into my shoulder. sore throat as well, any ideas?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You may simply have slept in a position causing muscle spasm.  The best way, however, to assess this is to be seen and examined by a good pcp.  Hope this clears up soon.

Question 10

neck and shoulder pain >1wk. no injury, no rom deficits. progressive. (-) fever (+) ha, and (+) sore throat. substantial mental fogginess.

Accepted Answer

Not clear: Muscles are  sore to touch? The headache  could  be  due to muscle tension. Uncertain why you have  a sore  throat. You are going to have to see your physician to clarify

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Ear/jaw/gum ache, sore throat, nostrils hot. pain between shoulder blades, neck, radiating to arm. doc says muscular. can it be flu or heart related?

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Can tmj cause neck/throat and shoulder pain?

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I have sore throat pain in my chest and shoulder blades?

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An area lower right in neck aches and hurts when i swallow off and on. it feels muscular rather than in my throat. also have shoulder pain. what is it?

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Choked on a crisp last week since then i have stinging pain in throat swallowing difficulty pain in shoulder doctor gave me difflam not working ?

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Transverse cervical nerves, do they relate to a vertebrae, which one? would irritation cause throat, neck, shoulder pain

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Bad sore throat and a neck, shoulder pain

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I've got a sore throat that i think has made the back of my neck hurt plus i'm having sharp deep like pains at top of chest closer to my shoulder.

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I woke up with pain in the back of my neck, not painful to move around, and it does radiate a little into my shoulder. sore throat as well, any ideas?

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Neck and shoulder pain >1wk. no injury, no rom deficits. progressive. (-) fever (+) ha, and (+) sore throat. substantial mental fogginess.

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