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A member asked:

I have a pain in my left side about where kidneys are my dr said pulled muscle it's been on and off for over 6 mo and consistent the last 3 days?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Get a 2nd opinion: It is obviously not a pulled muscle. See a doctor who will properly evaluate the issue.

Dr Schneider agreed

Answered 5/18/2014

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