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Thoracic t5t6 herniation can the nerve cose me to have left shoulder pain rib pain and mussel pain .?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Thoracic disc: Yes it can. It is probably pressing or irritating the nerve.

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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