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3 year long soreness and uncomfortable feeling around the left shoulderblade, pectoral, lower ribs. what do you suggest?

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Dr. Paul Harper answered

3 years?: That's a long time to wait to see a doctor with soreness in that extensive an area. Go to your doctor.

Answered 7/5/2013

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