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My side hurts about 6 in from my waist. sharp pain when i cough sneeze move wrong. just.started today?

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Muscle spasm: Try applying heat to the area. You can try taking oral otc nsaids. Your pcp could prescribe muscle relaxers like Baclofen or zanaflex (tizanidine).

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Answered 6/24/2014

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