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Should i seek help? i have a sharp pain on the right side of my neck, chest, back, and shoulder area. i was fine went to sleep and woke up with this pain. it is a sharp pain that runs from the hair line of my neck down into my shoulder and just under my

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Dr. James McClurg answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Seek : Seek care with an orthopedic surgeon. The neck and shoulder need to be evaluated.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 12/26/2018

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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

See PCP: You may need to see an orthopedic specialist, but I would start with my PCP

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Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Should i seek help? i have a sharp pain on the right side of my neck, chest, back, and shoulder area. i was fine went to sleep and woke up with this pain. it is a sharp pain that runs from the hair line of my neck down into my shoulder and just under my

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James McClurg answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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