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Right shoulder pain since sleeping on it wrong last night?

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Dr. Aruna Seneviratne answered

Possible: It should resolve in a day or two. Try advil (ibuprofen) if not allergic. If not better by next week see your doctor.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/9/2018

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