What Causes Unilateral Thoracic Back Pain Radiating To The Shoulder And Arm?
Question: very sharp pain in thoracic vertebrae, left side only, radiating down shoulder, back arm. Already taking 15 mg morphine ER 3X /day and 15 mg morphine 4x/day, but still intense pain. Is this a pinched nerve? There has been no traumatic injury. Pain starts in specific spot
Brief Answer:
Could be pinched nerve / cervical spondylosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
You have pain (L) side of vertebrae from shoulder downwards and back of arm.
In my opinion the pain is due to muscle spasm which could be due to a pinched nerve in neck or chest ( very difficult to pin point ).
I suggest you start painkillers with muscle relaxants and pregabalin, and physiotherapy .
If you don't start getting relief in 10 days , get x ray of the neck .
I hope I have answered your question . Please feel free to ask any further query.
Could be pinched nerve / cervical spondylosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
You have pain (L) side of vertebrae from shoulder downwards and back of arm.
In my opinion the pain is due to muscle spasm which could be due to a pinched nerve in neck or chest ( very difficult to pin point ).
I suggest you start painkillers with muscle relaxants and pregabalin, and physiotherapy .
If you don't start getting relief in 10 days , get x ray of the neck .
I hope I have answered your question . Please feel free to ask any further query.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you. I have been taking morphine and a muscle relaxant for weeks. I have contacted the Laser Spine Institute for an appointment and MRI.
Brief Answer:
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Yes please go ahead with it
You're welcome
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Yes please go ahead with it
You're welcome
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee