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Muscle knots especially under my arm pits below my shoulders are preventing my rib cage from expanding fully when taking a deep breath. worsening.
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Enlarged lymphonode: Maybe the knots you are referring to are enlarged lymphonodes and they could represent symptoms of a more serious underlying disease.You should see a physician and have them check out.
Answered 4/22/2013
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