pain over left shoulder blade when breathing

[ashlee22]

For about 4 days I have had severe pain over my left shoulder blade when I take a deep breath, yawn, laugh, etc.. This is a sharp shooting pain which also gets worse with any movement. It also hurts extremely bad to lay down in any position, but especially on my left side or back.  This pain is about a 6 on a scale of 1-10. If any one can help me figure out what this is or how to deal with it,I would greatly appreciate it. I have not been able to sleep much since this started. I am also about 3  months pregnant, so am limited on the medications I can take. Thank you for your time.

[kimmykimko]

I have a pain like when u eat or swallow and it goes down the wrong pipe, under my left shoulderblade near the spine. Its is constricting and feels like a deep tissue cramp. I just keep stretching and trying to work it out, but its not going anywhere. it does hurt a little more when I breathe, especially deep breathing. I feel like i have a crick in my neck but its in that spot of my back. this started totally suddenly yesterday morning. IDK what to do. im trying to let it ride out, hoping its just a cramp or something little. but i'm getting worried. I need some good sugestions as to what it could be.

[b4dboy]

Today is 24th Dec 2009, and two days ago i developed the same symptoms as described, Pain in left shoulder when breathing. I have a good bill of health and workout regularly and do not suffer from shortness of breath only the pain in the left shoulder which is currently a 3-4 out 10 (so bearable).

I just put it down to indegestion and it started on my left side and lasted for a couple of hours while i slept and now its only in my left shoulder. I thought i'd let it ride out a couple of days or get worse before i go to see a doctor.

Any idea's from any professionals?

Nick

[jackielyn]

Just today I started having severe pain in my left shoulder blade when I take a deep breath. I have no idea why it's happening. For the last few days I've had really bad allergies. I wonder if this could be from sneezing so much? Bronchitis has been going around too, but the pain isn't near the breast bone. I came online to find if there was anything pertaining to this and I found this forum. Any advice?

[alexpgreene]

I have been for weeks having similar problems shoulder pain / upper back pain the left side when breathing, especially sneezing lately its getting worse and aching all the time. I am not pregnant but have had 2 children. Mine i dont feel can be lack of exercise as im always on the move. Im going to book to see my gp 2moro but im very worried what it can be.
Any ideas, ive never experienced pain like when i sneeze in my left shoulder blade / left side upper back, it almost results me to tears now its been weeks / months i have been putting up with it cos my family say its from holding my baby??

any advice?

[manpt]

If the doctor says he can't find anything, you should see a physical therapist for spinal mobilization. It sounds very much like you may have a joint that slipped out of its neutral position in your thoracic spine or rib joint. This can be quite fixable, but a doctor  should see you first to rule out lung/diaphragm problems. DO NOT see a chiropractor if you're pregnant or nursing. If they adjust you you could have serious damage. All the best.

[ADSF]

I think you need to go to the doctor asap.   My husband had similar symptoms when he has had a collasped lung, also called pneumothorax.  Pregnant or not, if it hurts when you breathe, you need to check out the lungs.