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I have a severe pain in my left bicep upon trying to straiten it down or curl it up first time ever?

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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Biceps tear or : You could have incurred a biceps tear or biceps tendonitis. See a doctor and do not necessarily self treat. Naproxen blocks healing and in my opinion is not advisable.

Answered 8/1/2013

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A member asked:

I have a severe pain in my left bicep upon trying to straiten it down or curl it up first time ever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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