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Sharp pains n my upper back an inch below my shoulder blades but in middle. they r so strong it feels like my contractions during labor. what's answer?

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Spasm: Could be muscle spasm. In the midline it could be from an arthritic problem or a small disc problem. Remote possibility is from GI tract.

Dr Brown and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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