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Sharp stabbing pain in lower back on left. on and off pain. what could this be and what can i do to make it stop?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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See a doctor: Could be more than one thing. See a doctor and get checked.

Answered 5/22/2015

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A member asked:

Sharp stabbing pain in lower back on left. on and off pain. what could this be and what can i do to make it stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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