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A member asked:

Sharp pain in llq. worse w/ cough/sneeze. it feels like something is ripping. did just start working out. is it a muscle?

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Likely: You may have pulled a muscle exercising and it is stretched with coughing and sneezing, it should resolve on its own in a few days, if not see your doctor.

Answered 9/12/2013

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