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Burning/stabbing pain in shoulder blades for about 2 wks?

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Pain sources: Could be referred by aorta, disc herniation irritating nerve or acute fracture of vertebra (bone ca) should have at least an x-ray. Good luck.

Answered 2/11/2014

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