pab01
12-22-2001, 09:34 AM
About six weeks ago, I began experiencing pain in the area of my right shoulder blade. The pain can best be described as a soreness/tenderness or burning. The soreness sometimes extends down the backside of my rib cage (both sides). On a couple of occassions, this sensation has extended to my chest (right side only). I talked to my MD about 4 weeks ago and he told me that it was likely mild inflamation and to take tylenol. I went back to my MD earlier this week because the pain had not subsided, this time I was provided with a muscle relaxer.
The only thing that seems to make the pain go away is excerise. However, the pain ultimately returns.
Any ideas what could be causing this pain? The pain is bearable, but it does seems to have worsened over the six weeks.
The only thing that seems to make the pain go away is excerise. However, the pain ultimately returns.
Any ideas what could be causing this pain? The pain is bearable, but it does seems to have worsened over the six weeks.
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gidget
01-04-2002, 09:56 AM
I read your post and am so sorry no one has given you any reply. I have several neroumusclar diseases and I go to a neroulogist on a regular basis for it. I had a muscle biopsy, spinal tap, and alot of blood work before getting a dx. You should request a referal to a neroulogist because pain is a warning sign and can only get worse if ignored. Once dx has been made the proper medications can be given to help you.
I am in my final stage and wheelchair bound, do not delay getting medical dx for your pain, tylenol is not a fix it drug and you should demand proper medical assesment for your current symptoms!
Take care, gidget
I am in my final stage and wheelchair bound, do not delay getting medical dx for your pain, tylenol is not a fix it drug and you should demand proper medical assesment for your current symptoms!
Take care, gidget
Penelope1950
03-20-2002, 12:43 PM
I hope you are feeling better by now. If not, may I ask: were you in an accident where whiplash could have occured? A fall? Car wreck? How old are you and do you work out? Are you in relatively good shape or not? Can you think of anything you did that could have caused a sprain? Do you sit in one position all day long or constantly repeat a certain motion? I am a massage therapist and so much neck,back, shoulder, arm, wrist/hand pain is due to overuse, strain or muscle imbalance that can really be helped with neuromuscular massage, proper stretching and addressing posture and life-style issues. A good, neuromuscular or deep tissue massage will tell you alot about your own body. You might want to try it. Good luck!
Coreo
01-09-2004, 04:35 PM
Pab - do you still experience this pain? It sounds similar to my situation. My pain has existed for 8 months. I have rib cage stiffness and radom shoulder and shoulder blade pain that comes and goes without any traumatic influences.
marbelmo
01-21-2004, 02:55 PM
This problem sounds like me to a T!
I work at a computer a lot and have been told I have forward head postural problems and myofascial pain syndrome which I work on with numerous stretching and exercises, but you can only contort your own body so much.
I get the rib spasms which start between the shoulder blades about once every 2 weeks and at first all I can do is curl up in a fetal position. My Doc gives me 30 vicodins a month (I take one in the late afternoons when my shoulder/neck tension is the worst.)
I'd love any advice one might be able to give.
I've just pretty much resigned myslef tom the fact that I'll usually live in pain.
I work at a computer a lot and have been told I have forward head postural problems and myofascial pain syndrome which I work on with numerous stretching and exercises, but you can only contort your own body so much.
I get the rib spasms which start between the shoulder blades about once every 2 weeks and at first all I can do is curl up in a fetal position. My Doc gives me 30 vicodins a month (I take one in the late afternoons when my shoulder/neck tension is the worst.)
I'd love any advice one might be able to give.
I've just pretty much resigned myslef tom the fact that I'll usually live in pain.
Coreo
01-21-2004, 06:54 PM
Hello Marbelmo:
I visited the rheumatologist last week and spent a couple hours with him. I was sent to a Rheumy because I have a positive ANA test. However, it appears, as other test come back negative, that my symptoms may only be coincidental with a postive ANA. He mentioned that I have a forward head posture too. I too work at the computer most of the day. However, my pain doesn't appear to be as severe as yours. It is more neusance value, annoyance level pain. No vicodin necessary. Once in a while I'll take an Alleve, but it doesn't help much. I wouldn't characterize my pain as spasmatic. It aches but no spasms.
I visited the rheumatologist last week and spent a couple hours with him. I was sent to a Rheumy because I have a positive ANA test. However, it appears, as other test come back negative, that my symptoms may only be coincidental with a postive ANA. He mentioned that I have a forward head posture too. I too work at the computer most of the day. However, my pain doesn't appear to be as severe as yours. It is more neusance value, annoyance level pain. No vicodin necessary. Once in a while I'll take an Alleve, but it doesn't help much. I wouldn't characterize my pain as spasmatic. It aches but no spasms.
ItHurts!
01-30-2004, 11:09 AM
This sounds like the problem i have a bit. It is definitely the worsest for me when i wake up. Can't make any sudden movements. Anyways, the best thing i do to deal with it which always seems to do the trick is to purchase a tennis ball. Place it on your bed and lay with your shoulder directly on it. Move around on the bed until you find little points that seem to trigger refered pain in your shoulder. Rest on that spot until the point and pain desolve away. I do this in the morning and before bed and also before and after working out. There may be several points causing pain but it really does help. It really worked for me before i injured the same spot a second time. Now it is a bit harder to deal with. Also, you might wanna make sure it isnt from anything serious. Doctors insist mine isnt but im still skeptical.