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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 answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

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

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/25/2015

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

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