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I will clarify. i had shoulder pain and ran 1.5 miles and the pain went away. if the pain was heart related should it have gotten worse or better?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Worse: If it was from heart it would have gotten worse.

Answered 12/7/2013

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Yes it would have --: Gotten worse. You should see your pcp to have this investigated though.

Answered 12/7/2013

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