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Sudden pain in upper back . sharp severe pain . at what point do i call my doctor. it is around shoulder blade area and is debilitating.
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Debilitating = bad: Whenever distress is debilitating and acute is a point to call. Chronic pain is different sadly even if debikitating. Once you know it's nothing new, pain mgmt is all you can expect. But new and bad is worth a call, exam, treatment if possible. Best!
Answered 6/5/2018
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