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I Have Burning Pain In My Middle Of The Left Shoulder Blade. It Hurts To Breathe Deep Breaths.?

November 20th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Pain

Other than that my health seems to be okay, any help? thanks

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  • fisherwo

    Sounds like a muscle spasm. Use a heating pad, or make a rice sock. Here’s how to make the sock, get a tube sock or similar weight, put rice in(instant or not, white or not)tie a know in the sock. Nuke for 3mins. It will be very hot, place between your sholder blades, a lay back. You may need a cloth between you and the sock, in the beginning, gets really hot. Mild massage would help, if you have someone nearby. Hot tub, or hot soak in the tub helps ease muscles. Hot shower, with it on pulse, if you have one that you can adjust.

  • emt_me91

    I would advise you to go to an ER. What you are describing could be cardiac related. You would be better off getting checked out.

  • phillipa

    The important question is whether you feel this pain when you change positions. If you feel the same level of pain lying down, on your back,sitting, standing up, leaning over, etc., then this could be serious, and a trip to the Emergency Room is in order as it may be angina or pain associated with your heart. If, however, changing positions changes the level of pain, especially if you can find a comfortable place to lay down, its more likely to be muscular (a pull, strain, or “stitch”) or some referred gas pains. For this, try Advil (ibuprofen) or some OTC anti-gas medicine.