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How To Get Rid Of Bad Rib Pain?

I have seriously bad rib pain. My left rib sticks out a little more than my right ribs do, and theres this pain that hits me randomly sometimes, and when it hits i cant breathe cause it hurts. Now, right before it goes away, it feels like there is a pop and i can breathe again. Last time i went to a doctor was september of '10 and they gave me a x-ray, said they didnt see anything, and sent me home with IB Profin..it was not as bad back then as it is now and before i go pay a huge doctor bill, I want to know if anyone knows what it might be. I dont want to go to the doctors and them tell me the same thing again and then pay 2 grand for nothing. Please help!!
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your rib
This can be related to smoking also.

I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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How To Get Rid Of Bad Rib Pain?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your rib This can be related to smoking also. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.