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My husband had a sharp stabbing pain on his left side by his back that seemed to shoot up his back towards his right ear?
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Nervous disorder: He may have an impinged nerve in his back causing the stabbing sensation
Answered 6/29/2015
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Sharp pain: A sharp pain that goes up to the ear is probably a pulled muscle or a strain from lifting . Try 3 advil (ibuprofen) every 4hr. If not better in a few days then have him checked out by a doctor.
Answered 3/6/2019
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