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What Causes Recurring Pain In The Left Breast, Underarm And Shoulder Blade?
3 days ago I started getting pains on my left side of breast an under arm an it only really hurt when laid on that side now the pain is also in my left shoulder blade an hurts a lot more hurts to really move around when sitting or laying if up moving its not as bad is this something I should go to er for pain meds don t help
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Hello,
It may be just simple muscle spasm however I cannot rule out a shingle as a cause because of the description of your pain along the left-sided dermatome areas.
Shingle is herpes zoster that is a viral disease causing a painful, aching and burning sensation.
You may not have any visible rash initially, then rash comes later over the course in a single, wide stripe either on the left or right side of the body or face.
If this is truly shingle, then you will need to take antiviral treatment and, depending on the degree of your pain, you may need additional medication such as an oral steroid or other pain treatment as adjunctive treatment.
If symptoms are worsening and it occurs at nighttime, then I advise you to go to ER for the further assessment. If urgent care or any walk-in clinic is open, then you may go there for the evaluation and appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Katie Lee, General & Family Physician
It may be just simple muscle spasm however I cannot rule out a shingle as a cause because of the description of your pain along the left-sided dermatome areas.
Shingle is herpes zoster that is a viral disease causing a painful, aching and burning sensation.
You may not have any visible rash initially, then rash comes later over the course in a single, wide stripe either on the left or right side of the body or face.
If this is truly shingle, then you will need to take antiviral treatment and, depending on the degree of your pain, you may need additional medication such as an oral steroid or other pain treatment as adjunctive treatment.
If symptoms are worsening and it occurs at nighttime, then I advise you to go to ER for the further assessment. If urgent care or any walk-in clinic is open, then you may go there for the evaluation and appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Katie Lee, General & Family Physician
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