A member asked:

Everytime i sneeze, i get a shooting pain in my chest, arms and neck that lasts about 30 seconds. what does it mean?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Cervical nerve root: My first concern is a problem with the nerves that emerge from the vertebral column in your neck, compressed by bone or synovium when chest pressure increases. This will require at least a good physical exam and probably some imaging studies. Good luck.

Answered 10/29/2015

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Probably muscular: If you are having symptoms you described only when you sneeze, it may be due to muscle strain.

Answered 2/16/2016

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