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Q: Strange Pain...please Help Me Identify!
asked by: Lainie on October 6th, 2005
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For the past few days, i've had an intermittent pain of varying intensity that seems to start about 5 inches to the left of the bottom of my left shoulder blade. (therefore, more of a side pain than a back pain.) occasionally, it will radiate from that area right through my left breast. It starts as a somewhat sharp sensation, and tapers to a dull ache, lasting only a few seconds. I cannot determine if this is muscular in nature, or because of the location, could it be lung related? Thanks for any help/advice!
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IMShirl
replied on October 6th, 2005
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Hi lainie ~

I also had that kind of pain and mine was from cervical (neck) problems.

I have had cervical fusions and I am happy to say I no longer have that pain. My pain was so sharp and almost heart attach like. I actually called my ns to see if it was my heart. I am happy to say it wasn't.

Do you have neck pain or problems?

Imshirl :)
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Lainie
replied on October 7th, 2005
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Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I have had varying back and neck pains on & off for a number of years, but because of the infrequency, they've never seemed to warrant a visit to the Dr./chiro. I do have a neck and shoulder (upper back) numbness that does occur quite frequently, but I always attributed this to being -- ahem -- "top-heavy." I wonder if this might have something to do with my cervical spine...?
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IMShirl
replied on October 7th, 2005
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Lainie ~

it sure sounds like it could. Here is a new support board for you to check out. I just opened it oct. 1. I/we will be posting a lot more information as we grow. I would love to have you check it out.


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Lainie
replied on October 8th, 2005
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Thank you! Will check it out! :)
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IMShirl
replied on October 8th, 2005
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Your welcome!!

Would love to have you there.

:d
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Lainie
replied on October 12th, 2005
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Jack...Thank you for your response! I love your site and may just have to try some of those remedies! :)
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