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Would Insurance Cover Breast Lift to Relieve Pinched Nerve on Shoulder?

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My breasts are heavy and I wear tight bra straps 24/7 for support or else I have shooting pain down down the outer side of each breast. I have shooting pain/painful itching sensation toward the outer part of my shoulder and up the right side of my neck.Initially, I used slip on strap pads, then was given a Rx strength hydocortisone cream Nexttreated for shingles. The pain has not responded to anything. The Dr. suspects pinched nerve on my right shoulder.Will insurance cover Breast lift to provide some relief in the right shoulder area where I have to wear the strap so tightly?

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