Naples, FL
A 28-year-old female asked:

Chest pain that only hurts on left side when i move a certain way and especially painful (sharp!) when i start to stretch my arms forward. dangerous?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Sergio Schabelman
Cardiology 50 years experience
Muscle pain: Not dangerous. Avoid moving that certain way or take NSAIDs for a few days (ibuprofen or naproxen) If it lasts more than a couple of weeks, discuss it with your MD
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