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A 54-year-old female asked:

Chronic pericarditis. sle. sleep sitting up.overnight trip w no recliner had to prop w pillows at much lower angle. severe pain x12h. when better?

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Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Please see a doctor: what you described is worrisome, you might be used to, but unabated severe pain for 12 hours shouldn't be ignored, especially with your history, seek help now
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