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Very sharp pain in upper back upon awakening. gasp upon inhaling and moving. painful. progressing down back. pleurisy?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

likely thoracic spin: Common cause of this type of pain is flaring up of arthritis in thoracic spine. Imaging is needed. See your pcp and then he nay refer you to a specialist.

Answered 10/12/2013

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A member asked:

Very sharp pain in upper back upon awakening. gasp upon inhaling and moving. painful. progressing down back. pleurisy?

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