Shoulder and chest pain

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Unexplained pains, sometimes the bones paining and sometimes the muscles can be due to a problem called ‘fibromyalgia’. This is associated with fatigue and “a heightened and painful response to gentle touch (allodynia). Other symptoms include needle-like tingling of the skin, nerve pain, muscle aches and spasms, weakness in the limbs, functional bowel disturbances, and chronic sleep disturbances.

The cause of fibromyalgia is often hereditary or due to a physical or emotional trauma or due to lingering infection in the body such as due to mono. The treatment is a mix and match of analgesics, anti depressants, anti seizure medications, physical therapy and counseling.

The other possibility is Vit D deficiency. In weed smokers and those taking alcohol regularly, Vit B12 deficiency too can cause these symptoms.

It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. A confirmed diagnosis cannot be given on net. Please discuss this with your PCP. Hope this helps. Take care!