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I encourage you to discuss this problem with your doctor immediately.  Anything that actually involves your spine can be potentially dangerous.  That being said, it can also be something as simple, but still extremely painful, as muscle pain.  I have cervical arthritis which is arthritis of my upper spine, and it is something that my rheumatologist has to watch closely.  Speak with your doctor openly and honestly about your concerns and your fears about this and make sure he runs some tests.  Pain can take you to some awful places, so you owe it to yourself to get to the bottom of this.  If your doctor doesn't seem concerned, then see another doctor. You don't have to live in pain, just make it your mission to get some answers!  Good luck and best wishes!