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A 29-year-old male asked:

I have shoulder/ chest/ neck muscle pain with shortness of breath when standing or slouching. i stretch my arm and breathing and pain is gone why?

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Dr. Howard Fertelanswered

33 years experience

Could be: Could be cervical radiculopathy or simple muscle strain. Try moist heat to the area and Motrin if you are not pregnant.

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Dr. John Goldmananswered

Rheumatology 56 years experience

Can't say: I would discuss with your physician. Consider neck imaging, ct of the chest to help delineate this issue.

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Is having pain in your neck shoulder chest and down your arm called having a heart attack even if its only mild breathing difficulties?

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My brother is having chest pain and muscle pain in his upper arms. He also has a little hard time breathing and a sore throat. What can I do?

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