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What would be causing a tingling and numbing sensation around my right shoulder blade?

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Many Possibilities: This could be muscle, tendon, bursa or nerve involvement. It depends on what effects these symptoms - how are they brought on, what makes these worse and what makes them better. This will be evaluated by your physician as to the cause of these symptons

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Answered 11/27/2017

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