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I have been having sharp stabbing throbbing pain between my spine and my right shoulder blade 4 years what can i do to stop it and what may be causing?

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Upper back pain: Oh my, you have been having this pain for four years? You really need to get this checked out. You need to see your primary care doctor for evaluation. Please do not wait.

Dr Puppala and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/8/2015

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