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Sleep on left shoulder a lot. now it won't stop hurting bad, feels like a sprain. tried not sleeping on it. in severe pain still. how can i fix this?

Q: sleep on left shoulder a lot. now it won't stop hurting bad, feels like a sprain. tried not sleeping on it. in severe pain still. how can i fix this?

Have it evaluated: You can&#x27;t by yourself. The best thing is to see a doctor and have the shoulder evaluated. Your primary care doctor or an orthopedist would be appropriate.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Have it evaluated: You can't by yourself. The best thing is to see a doctor and have the shoulder evaluated. Your primary care doctor or an orthopedist would be appropriate.

Dr Khosla agreed

Answered 3/27/2018

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A member asked:

Sleep on left shoulder a lot. now it won't stop hurting bad, feels like a sprain. tried not sleeping on it. in severe pain still. how can i fix this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Khosla agreed

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