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Pain on left shoulder, goes up about two inches above left ear. sometimes goes down to arm. sometimes light throb pain over my ear?
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Cervical spine issue: Neck (cervical spine) and shoulder problems co-exist and also can have similar symptoms with pain radiating to either structure. When shoulder specialists examines the shoulder, the neck is always examined. Its possible that a pinched nerve in the c-spine is causing the symptoms. Try an anti-inflammatory medication such as advil (ibuprofen) for a few days, and if no improvement see your primary care doctor, who can then refer you to a specialist if necessary.
Answered 3/28/2013
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