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I am having pain under my left shoulder blade and kind of numbness in my arm. could it just be muscle?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possibly: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious. Yous should discuss these with your physician. He/she will thoroughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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No: Pain under the shoulder blade and arm numbness may mean something going on in your lower cervical spine (neck bone). Neck x-ray would be helpful.

Answered 5/2/2014

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