
Suggest Treatment For Stabbing And Shooting Pain In The Shoulder Blades

Just 2 days ago the left side of my neck started hurting and is very tender and sore on the neck. I also am getting stabbing and shooting pains on the shoulder blade. I havent done anything else to hurt the neck so I am concerned. Could this mean my neck is still healing? muscle spasm?
Take treatment for muscular spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The involvement of left sided neck region may be mostly muscular pain due to spasm as it is of short duration.
Possibility of progression or healing of old injury is highly unlikely. One remote possibility may be formation of syrinx at the injury site in cord.
Due short duration you should get treatment for muscular spasm.
Take pain killers like PARACETAMOL 650 mg Three times daily after food with muscle relaxant for 5-7 days.
Local pain reliever ointment like Diclofenac Gel can be used.
Is there any sensory loss in the affected region on left side?
Please visit and consult a neurologist if symptoms persists or increase.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if any doubts so that I can help you further..
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist


Also, I did have an EMG test months ago where I had SSEP delays on the right side. Not sure if that matters.
I was wondering what kind of explanation you may have for this? I havent noticed this until now. Is it something I should investigate further?
Findings are due to cord involvement
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Investigation abnormalities are not be treated if asymptomatic.
Mild abnormalities in cold sensation testing is not a big deal and can be normally present due to difference in skin over leg and sole.
Step delay means abnormalities in the path proximally.
Get examined by neurologist for requirement of any investigation at present.
Nothing serious at present.
Take pain killers and local ointment for neck pain relief.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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