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Is Shoulder Pain And Breathing Difficulty Normal With Spinal Tumor?

I have a spinal tumor on my L5-- now I have horrible pain under my shoulder blade making it hard to breath. I have 2 mris next week but until then I want to know what this could be.. I haven t done anything strenuous what so ever so I am completely confused.L la
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Is shoulder pain and breathing difficulty normal with spinal tumor?
Answer : No. L5 Spinal Tumour Will NOT cause Shoulder Pain and Breathing Difficulty

The Shoulder Pain and Breathing Difficulty are due to some other problem, most likely a problem in Cervical Spine

I would suggest you to consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Is Shoulder Pain And Breathing Difficulty Normal With Spinal Tumor?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Is shoulder pain and breathing difficulty normal with spinal tumor? Answer : No. L5 Spinal Tumour Will NOT cause Shoulder Pain and Breathing Difficulty The Shoulder Pain and Breathing Difficulty are due to some other problem, most likely a problem in Cervical Spine I would suggest you to consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.