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Why do i have terrible shoulder pain while sleeping on side?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Shoulder problems: Usually this happen when people have shoulder problem like bursitis, tear rotator cuff and arthritis in the shoulder check it out.

Dr Achong agreed

Answered 4/26/2013

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A member asked:

Why do i have terrible shoulder pain while sleeping on side?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Achong agreed

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