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What causes pain in alternating shoulder blades? pain has been in my left shoulder blade with burning and now moved to the right.

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Exam: you are describing both neuritis and myalgia ( muscle and nerve irritiation/pain)- you need an examination to determine the cause.The burning pain suggests periperal neuropathy- get checked for diabetes and shingles.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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