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How To Get Rid Of Back Pain?

I am 45 and smoker, I have had a sharp shooting pain that is going into my left rib cage, in the middle of the rib, it wakes me up at night, and is random on when it happens. I am not sure that I should see a doctor. I has been going on for about 3 days now.
Fri, 2 May 2014
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It sounds muscular in origin. You can try NSAIDs, such as Advil or Alleve initially, in addition to topical ice or heat. If these don't help then you should see your doctor.
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How To Get Rid Of Back Pain?

It sounds muscular in origin. You can try NSAIDs, such as Advil or Alleve initially, in addition to topical ice or heat. If these don t help then you should see your doctor.