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I just started having a sharp pain in my left shoulder right above my blade. what could it be? i'm just laying here. i am pretty anxious at the moment

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Dr. Kay Ficht answered

Pinched nerve?: Could be a pinched cervical spine nerve. Try some heat and try to relax your muscles. Take nice and calm breaths. Find someone to massage the area for 15 minutes.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/3/2013

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