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Started last night sharp pain behind right shoulder blade when breathing worse with deep breath, radiates into right neck and arm-seems better today??

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be a: pinched nerve in your NECK (C6-7) If gets worse a cervical exam/neuro eval and possible cervical MRI study may be indicate! Discuss with your PCP (Primary Care Provider) Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/2/2018

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