A member asked:

I have had upper back pain under right shoulder present one year but not at rest. this week has shifted to left. i do have fast pulse 116. and cervical sstenosis. could this be my heart?

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Doubtful: It is doubtful that this is heart related. However, you women have strange heart symptoms and should be included in your workup as well as chest x-ray. My experience in this type of pain, it is usually related to "tightness" around the suprascapular nerve and of the rhomboid muscles attachng to the shoulder blade. I usually will block the suprascapular nerve and trigger point inject the muscle.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Amir Khan answered

Possibly: Its important to establish a diagnosis. It could be from 1) referred sources including: neck, abdomen, and heart. 2) shoulder sources include: arthritis, labral tears, instability, tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, painful bony spurs etc. Therefore proper diagnosis is essential to stopping the pain. See an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 6/5/2015

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