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Severe upper left back pain. i am breastfeeding. it feels worse when i hold baby or anything. did i pull a muscle it is horrible pain?
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LEFT UPPER BACKPAIN: It could be muscleache if your baby is heavy or bursitis. Analgesic and cold compress can help.
Answered 2/28/2013
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