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I been having upper back pain and pain under my left arm pit. what could this possibly be caused from?
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Pinched nerve or ...: Based on your description of your symptoms, either a pinched nerve or a muscle spasm. Best to check with your doctor.
Answered 3/30/2014
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T1 radiculopathy?: Without knowing more, i'd suspect a t1 radiculopathy. The first thoracic nerve provides sensation in this area. A good physiatry spine specialist (anesthesia pain) should be able to figure it out for sure.
Answered 3/4/2018
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