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Pain In Between Shoulder Blades And In Front Of Left Chest

Yes hi I am a 53 year old woman and for the past two weeks I have been having pain inbetween my shoulder blades. the doctor gave me two shots and medicine for pain and it isnt getting better just worse. I am now having pain in the front of my left chest. The doctor thinks i have a pinch nerve but i think it is my heart
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of cervical spine nerve root there can be pain in shoulder radiating to chest
I will advise you clinical examination and accordingly investigation like MRI cervical spine or shoulder will help.

For these symptoms neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be added consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level as low levels can cause increased muscle and nerve damage.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Pain In Between Shoulder Blades And In Front Of Left Chest

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of cervical spine nerve root there can be pain in shoulder radiating to chest I will advise you clinical examination and accordingly investigation like MRI cervical spine or shoulder will help. For these symptoms neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be added consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level as low levels can cause increased muscle and nerve damage. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.