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What Causes Sharp Pain In Rib Cage During Pregnancy?
im currently 39 weeks pregnant and having a very sharp pain in my rib cage,more intense on the right side than the left,it hurts to walk,get up and down, and even breathe. Im wondering what this is it started last night and has gone on all day without easing up,i drink pleanty of water and havent strained myself,and also having pain in my lower to middle back pains.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello, it is common in later weeks of pregnancy but if bothersome visit emergency room for evaluation
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