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When i woke up i had this strange pain in the top front part of my shoulder in my right arm . when i take a deep breath the pain becomes worse.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Just a thought: try sleeping WITHOUT a PILLOW...you may be pinching a nerve in your NECK called RADICULOPATHY.....mention this to your PCP Just a thought....hope it helps! Dr Z

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

When i woke up i had this strange pain in the top front part of my shoulder in my right arm . when i take a deep breath the pain becomes worse.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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