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A few days ago i felt a sharp pain behind the middle of my spine, then it got worse and i found it difficult to breathe or move? it hasnt got better..

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

See Dr: Any pain that is severe enough or persistent enough to limit usual activities...Let alone breathing...Needs evaluated asap. If cannot be seen by your dr same-day, then should go to urgent care or er for evaluation and pain control.

Answered 3/26/2013

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