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Iwoke up hurtin yesterday mornin n bn hurtin since on my left side all the way up to my neck n whn i breathe n real hard ithurts worse i cnt lay on it?

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Exam advised: This could be pleurisy(inflammation of the lung lining) or inflammation of the rib cage muscles or even a pinched nerve in the rib cage. History of fever and cough or injury? More information is needed and I recommend an examination by your physician.

Answered 2/20/2015

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A member asked:

Iwoke up hurtin yesterday mornin n bn hurtin since on my left side all the way up to my neck n whn i breathe n real hard ithurts worse i cnt lay on it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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