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What causes pain near the left scapula sometimes radiates to my chest and left arm neck. dr says prob pinched nerve i have acid reflux as well help!?

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Pain: Doubt reflux favor pinched neve with sx described MRI indicated to determine cause and best treatment. May be non surgical medication, injection therapy. Tens helpful if used consistently.

Answered 3/13/2016

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Dr. Justin Esterberg answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Nerve : Sounds like it could be a pinched nerve in your lower neck. Typically these will get better on their own. You can try icing, antiinflammatories and give this some time. If it doesn't seem to be letting up, an MRI can be done and other treatments can be tried. Follow up with your doc too.

Answered 1/21/2016

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