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Sharp lines of left shoulder blade pain radiates up side of neck. had cardio check fri said all good. possibly musculoskeletal? or gerd?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Neuralgia: Your description is consistent with inflammation of the dorsal scapular nerve, the radiation to the neck convinced me that most likely you have a pinched nerve. Either the c-5 or c-6 nerve root.

Dr Michalski and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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A member asked:

Sharp lines of left shoulder blade pain radiates up side of neck. had cardio check fri said all good. possibly musculoskeletal? or gerd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

Dr Michalski and 4 doctors agreed

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