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Suggest Treatment For Pain Between Shoulder Blades And Chest

Posted on Sat, 31 Jan 2015

Question: I am 39years old and for the past 2 weeks I have been having pain between my shoulder blades that wrap around to my chest. Hurts more in the center of chest. I also am having shoulder pain with shooting pain into my elbows happens more on left side but occasionally on right. I have experienced some jaw discomfort on my left side as well. Of course when looking up these symptoms it points to a heart attack..Not wanting to over react and upset my family for no reason. Is there anything else it might could be?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is must to rule out heart as a possible cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Going by the description of suffering it would be unwise to think of anything else then heart as a possible cause . This can be ruled out by having TMT along with the other blood test.
Do not hide it from people who love you.
To find the other possible cause,please tell me -
1.Do you have any restriction of shoulder movement ?
2.What makes the pain worse/ better ?
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

I am able to move my shoulder. I just get sharp pains inside of it and at that time it is hard to move but only while there is the sharp pain. which last about 30 seconds to a minute then leaves my shoulder achy. The only thing that has made it worse is lying on my left side then my pain in my chest, back and shoulder get more intense. I have decided to try and make it through the weekend and call my MD. Monday. if the pain does not get better.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take rest and muscle relaxant drug will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It's good to see you
I have gone through your reply carefully and would advise to get ECG and blood pressure measurement done,as soon as possible.
Does the pain increases on climbing stairs and other strenuous physical activity ?

Meanwhile you should avoid physical activity ,take ibuprofen and muscle relaxant drug thiocolchicoside.Get it prescribed from your local doctor.lt will help.
Hope this answers your query and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D