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Night:pain in left shoulder blade wakes me up every day after 2hrs in sleep.it eases when sit up.day:gentle sensation in left arm(pit) at certain time
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Maybe a pinched nerv: This kind of pain on back of scapula can be due to muscles of shoulder girdle or in some cases is a referred pain from pinched nerve in neck. Any numbness in arm or hand? Neck pain? Should get an exam from orthopedist if persists.
Answered 3/5/2021
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