A member asked:

Very intense pulling burning pain down my right shoulder blade. tender on touch. also, there is pimple like bump which also hurts. what is it? causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Shingles: You may be developing shingles. After you get chickenpox, the virus remains inactive (becomes dormant) in certain nerves in the body. Shingles occurs after the virus becomes active again in these nerves years later. The reason the virus suddenly becomes active again is not clear. Often only one attack occurs. Treatment is with valtrex (valacyclovir).

Answered 11/15/2014

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