Referred pain

[Jason-son]

I've been reading a little on referred pain, and thought it a good idea for some of you to consider this as a possibility. 

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Some exampes: (origin- location pain is felt)?
gall bladder- top of the right shoulder
diaphragm- shoulder and neck
stomach- spine between the shoulder blades
kidney- groin area
throat- ear
Intestine- middle or low back
"

something to consider, if you have pain, perhaps your doctors have been looking in the wrong place

[New28]

Interesting...But is there any way to tell the difference between 'real' and referred pain?

[Cathie]

I get referred pain around my ribs from my back and when it spasms it really swells. I take Fenac to reduce it. (the swelling)

[Cathie]

Interesting...But is there any way to tell the difference between 'real' and referred pain?

Plenty of doctor visits and tests.

[New28]

Any answers?

[Samantha]

As Cathie said "Plenty of doctor visits and tests." Also perhaps nerve function tests, and also nerve specialists (can't recall their correct title)