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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Ribs
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Sat, 2 Sep 2017
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Mon, 25 Sep 2017
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Question : Hi I am looking for a second opinion from dr sharka as I have this on and off again pain across my rib cage under my breasts .. I have recently had several test done pls see attached ... can this be costo pain ? Or should I be concerned about cardiac I don't have any breathing issues no blood pressure problems I do have a pain in one spot on my arm but does not radiate or move other than those two symptoms
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again, dear Theresa!
Welcome back on HCM!
I passed carefully through your last prescription and would like to say that this kind of chest pain localized just in one well-defined spot on your arm and pain under the breasts don't seem to be specific for cardiac ischemia. It looks more likely to be of musculoskeletal in origin.
A chronic inflammatory disorder (including costochondritis) or even fibromyalgia could be the reason.
I would like to assure you that nothing dangerous is happening; and besides the unpleasant feelings you are experiencing, no important or life-threatening health issues is hanging out.
So relax and don't worry too much about!
It would be beneficial following a physically active life-style and may be some outdoors activities in order to engage and extent all your body muscles and relax yourself in the nature.
I don't know exactly your body weight but some body weight lowering would be helpful as well in this regard.
Though anti-inflammatory drugs (Naproxen, Ibuprofen, etc.) would relieve your pain, I personally would not be much in favor of them before trying the above mentioned alternatives which have been proven productive in a majority of cases.
If the symptoms persist, then some inflammatory markers and other tests should be done as follows:
- PCR,
- ESR,
- complement titer,
- CPK,
- LDH,
- AST & ALT
Please let me know how things are going on! I remain at your disposal for any further discussions on the matter and would be glad to help you.
Wishing you are having a pleasant weekend!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again, dear Theresa!
Welcome back on HCM!
I passed carefully through your last prescription and would like to say that this kind of chest pain localized just in one well-defined spot on your arm and pain under the breasts don't seem to be specific for cardiac ischemia. It looks more likely to be of musculoskeletal in origin.
A chronic inflammatory disorder (including costochondritis) or even fibromyalgia could be the reason.
I would like to assure you that nothing dangerous is happening; and besides the unpleasant feelings you are experiencing, no important or life-threatening health issues is hanging out.
So relax and don't worry too much about!
It would be beneficial following a physically active life-style and may be some outdoors activities in order to engage and extent all your body muscles and relax yourself in the nature.
I don't know exactly your body weight but some body weight lowering would be helpful as well in this regard.
Though anti-inflammatory drugs (Naproxen, Ibuprofen, etc.) would relieve your pain, I personally would not be much in favor of them before trying the above mentioned alternatives which have been proven productive in a majority of cases.
If the symptoms persist, then some inflammatory markers and other tests should be done as follows:
- PCR,
- ESR,
- complement titer,
- CPK,
- LDH,
- AST & ALT
Please let me know how things are going on! I remain at your disposal for any further discussions on the matter and would be glad to help you.
Wishing you are having a pleasant weekend!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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