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What would possibly cause a sudden onset of extreme pain to my middle and lower back with chills and 5 sec paralysis. i wasn't sitting up straight.

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Spasm : Acute pain is usually muscle spasm if short lived. If persistent then further tests may be warranted.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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