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    bizEmom07 Posts: 21, Reputation: 3
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    Aug 30, 2007, 07:27 AM
    Serious Pain.Not sure what kind of doctor to see.
    I have this pain in my back... just to the right of my left shoulder blade. I thought I had pulled a muscle, but it doesn't really hurt because I move my arm or anything. So then I thought that maybe it was from stress, like I needed a massage or something. My son and my husband tried to massage it last night, and it was so painful that it took my breath away and made me cry.

    I can just be sitting in the chair and I will get a burning, piercing, strong pain. It has been this way for about 4 days now. I would like to go see a doctor about it, but I'm not sure what type of doctor I would need to see. I don't have a regular family physician.

    Any ideas??
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    Aug 30, 2007, 07:37 AM
    It could be a pulled muscle, and just not one you are normally using when moving your arm. Does it hurt when you twist your upper body? Have you tried using any pain-killers?

    It could also be a pinched nerve.

    I believe that if you visit a family practitioner they will give you the same answer, and simply prescribe pain-killers. I would consider consulting a chiropractor. But, I would wait until after the weekend, if it doesn't seem better, then you can make the decision on which health-care provider you wish to consult.

    I hope that helps, good luck.
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    Aug 30, 2007, 07:50 AM
    No, it doesn't hurt when I move any particular way. I've taken Advil like it's candy for a couple of days, and it doesn't seem to help.
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    Aug 30, 2007, 08:00 AM
    That would lend more credibility to it being a pinched nerve. But, as I said before, I would wait a few more days before making your decision. If it is a pinched nerve, it could very easily disappear suddenly sometime over the next couple of days.
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    Aug 30, 2007, 08:08 PM
    Go to an urgent care center. No appointment is necessary. You can get some relief and a referral, if necessary.
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