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I have a sharp piercing pain from left shoulder blade through to left side of the chest and comes with arm weakness. this pain comes like a shock, comes and goes but have had it for 4 weeks?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? Pinched nerve: Symptoms warrant a visit to your primary doctor for initial evaluation and possible referral to a neurologist, best wishes

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/11/2019

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A member asked:

I have a sharp piercing pain from left shoulder blade through to left side of the chest and comes with arm weakness. this pain comes like a shock, comes and goes but have had it for 4 weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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