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What does it mean when the pain is on the left side and more painful when i lay down on my right side?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Pain: need more specifics please.... Pain in abdomen, or arm or leg, associated symptoms if any?

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 12/31/2015

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