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What Causes Right Shoulder And Chest Pain Upon Taking Deep Breaths?

I have right sided shoulder/shoulder blade/ribs pain. At times I also have right sided chest pain too but less frequently. The pain is only noticeable when I take deep breaths. It can be sharp and very painful. I have had this for months, maybe 10 months now. I saw my doctor, have since had chest and shoulder X-rays which they say are normal. I have had physio on my back, shoulder etc with no inprovenent in fact it hurts more afterwards. They are nor doing a back X-ray (awaiting results). Movement is not affected although if my arm is not by my side, so above my head when I breath deeply or yawn then the pain is terrible. I believe they are going to send me to a muscle/skeletal specialist as the next step but any help to advise me what this might be would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your rib and shoulder.

There is another possibility of costochondritis

I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

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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What Causes Right Shoulder And Chest Pain Upon Taking Deep Breaths?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your rib and shoulder. There is another possibility of costochondritis I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. 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.