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A week ago, i started having sharp pains below my left shoulder blade. now it is all the way thru to my breastbone with slight numbness in my arm. ?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Let me explain: To have numbness in the arm and sharp pain around the shoulder blade most likely indication of neck problem like pinch nerve in the neck area.

Answered 1/29/2021

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A member asked:

A week ago, i started having sharp pains below my left shoulder blade. now it is all the way thru to my breastbone with slight numbness in my arm. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

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