A member asked:

I was fine when suddenly had severe, sharp, stabbing pain from in rt ear down to inside rt shoulder blade. pain is not constant. 48 yr female. no clue?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

URGENT ER EVAL: That area of the neck is where the CAROTID ARTERY is. You need prompt evaluation to rule out a dissection /aneurysm/Stenosis. Also it is possible to have a DVT IN THE SHOULDER/BRACHIAL PLEXUS REGION. Seek prompt evaluation

Answered 3/23/2015

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