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I fell down afew stairs 4 days ago hitting myshoulder blade, today now i have a very sore very weak upper arm any pressure almost kills me why is this?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Abnormal: Sounds more than a bruise or contusion, or even rib fracture. Weakness due to pain can happen, but i would see pcp or ortho first thing!

Answered 2/20/2014

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