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A 39-year-old female asked:

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

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Dr. Michael Sparacino
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
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.
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Dr. Gloria Fong
Dr. Gloria Fonganswered
Family Medicine 42 years experience
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.
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