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What Causes Radiating Pain From The Shoulder Blade To The Arms?

Hi, I have been experiencing pain between my shoulder blades that wake me at night. Sometimes, not always the pain radiates down my left arm and seems to cause a shocking sensation in one of my left fingers. For the last four to five days I have also had the feeling of a lump in my throat. I usually do not eat later than 8 p.m. so I m not sure if it is just indigestion or not.
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have radiating pain from the shoulder blade to the arms . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , infection , muscle stain and swelling in joint . cervical spodylosis can also cause such problem . It also possible that the symptoms are due to heart disease or blockage, consult orthopedic surgeon for it . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercise under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend accupuncture. Apply warm compresses on shoulder blade .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Radiating Pain From The Shoulder Blade To The Arms?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have radiating pain from the shoulder blade to the arms . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , infection , muscle stain and swelling in joint . cervical spodylosis can also cause such problem . It also possible that the symptoms are due to heart disease or blockage, consult orthopedic surgeon for it . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercise under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend accupuncture. Apply warm compresses on shoulder blade . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari