What Causes Radiating Nerve Pain In Chest, Shoulder, Back And Behind The Ears?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

Question: I am getting nerve pain in my chest ,shoulder , back that radiates behind my ears. Very painful and random, lasting from a 2 to 15 minutes. It is very painful & numbing over the last week

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More information needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your query and understand your concerns.

It is necessary to provide more information about your condition such how the pain started, suddenly or gradually, any relationship with neck position, any trauma ( even minor one ), any recent viral infection?

Awaiting for more information.....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (7 hours later)

the pain started about a week ago, out of the blue. never had any trauma to the chest or back area, no recent viral infections either.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cervical spondylosis should be considered.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

In this case, spondylosis of the cervical spine, any instability ( spondylolysthesis ) should be considered as possible conditions.

Get cervical spine x-rays done initially.

Discuss with your primary care Doctor about these issues.

Hope I helped you.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina