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3weeks ago i had severe lower back pain, cough, fever &shortness of breath. dr said i had bronchitis. gave me antibiotics, back still hurts bad. why?
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Back pain: You need to see your doctor again to make sure you do not have inflammation or infection of your back such as discitis.
Answered 6/2/2014
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