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I have some swelling and pain between my shoulder blades for 4 days with a slight pain in the center of my chest when at rest ?

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Pain: It sounds like a muscular issue. Try Aleeve or Advil (ibuprofen). That will probably clear it up

Answered 3/25/2016

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