Shortly after awakening, i developed sharp stabbing pain upon movement (dull ache at rest ) located in upper left back, near underneath the shoulder blade. But now the pain is extended up into my neck and ear, as if the lymph nodes are effected. I am 71 yrs. old with rheumatoid arthritis, fused neck with serious osteo-porosis.
Hello, You could have cervical spondylosis. Considering your age and dull ache it is the probable cause. You can confirm it by having an x-ray cervical spine. The treatment is physiotherapy for neck muscles strengthening. Tablet Ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days and capsule Omeprazole once daily before food for 5 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.