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My left neck and shoulders are really aching , i am 6 months pregnant. what could this be?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pregnancy: The changes in your body due to pregnancy will cause the symptom you describe.

Answered 3/23/2013

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