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Woke up with shoulder pain and musel pain in my left upper chest area bones in sterum sore if i pres on it i don't know what's going on cath and stress tes nor?
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Nothing serious: Could be costochondritis or possibly a muscle strain. Unlikely a serious condition. Try taking Ibuprofen or naproxen.
Answered 6/25/2014
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