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I have had pain in my spine for over a year and now it is getting worse and spreading to ribs and shoulder blades. pain to breath,headaches,seizures.

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Spine-related pain: This is a difficult symptom to evaluate and it sounds like it is painful. It is important to have an office evaluation for a symptom like this because it is likely that testing will be needed.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have had pain in my spine for over a year and now it is getting worse and spreading to ribs and shoulder blades. pain to breath,headaches,seizures.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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