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Post by danid on Apr 23, 2016 13:14:22 GMT
I have had back pain most of my life but I have recently had a different kind of pain.....a burning type of pain between my shoulder blades....when I press on the top of my spine, it hurts like it's bruised. I usually have lower back pain or upper on top of the shoulders but never this. Has anyone ever experienced this type of back pain before? Could you share your experience please? It's kind of freaking me out since this is a new type of pain in a very different spot then usual! TIA!!!
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gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 23, 2016 13:34:09 GMT
I felt that when I herniated c5 and c6 cervical discs when I was rear-ended. I think you should see a doc.
You may be diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. Sounds horrible. It just means you are getting old and your discs are drying out and thinning.
Hopefully it's a pulled muscle, but it sounds a lot like bulging or herniated cervical discs.
ETA. The upper shoulder pain points to cervical discs, as well.
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Post by danid on Apr 23, 2016 13:36:48 GMT
What type of doctor?? Just my primary doc??
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gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 23, 2016 13:47:06 GMT
What type of doctor?? Just my primary doc?? That would be a good place to start. You probably will have a cervical MRI. Your primary doc may try to manage it on his/her own. Treatment can range from PT to injections to oral pain meds to surgery to TENS or something I have not done or a combo. He/she may refer you to any number of people, but the best doc I have is a physiatrist/spine rehab specialist. If you are anywhere near Chicago, I will happily share his info with you. I was scared when it all started, but feel free to message me. I am no expert, but I know more than I wish I needed to. |
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Post by christine58 on Apr 23, 2016 13:50:43 GMT
My pain like that is arthur....arthritis
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gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 23, 2016 13:52:59 GMT
To add-if you had a fall or accident recently, that lay point to a "cause" but I know a woman who sneezed and herniated a disc in her neck.
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