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A 34-year-old male asked:
I'm having a terrible shooting pain just under/behind my left shoulder blade and a constant burning pain accompanies this down the left side of my rib?
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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Just a thought: but this pain which sound like "nerve pain" may originate from a pinched nerve in your LOWER NECK! (C6-C7) level or upper back C 7-T1
Ask your Primary Health Care Provider if this is possible and an in person visit may be helpful!
Just a thought, hope it helps!
Dr Z
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Last updated Dec 19, 2017
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