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Misshaped Rib, Bad Pain And Stinging, Cant Take Calcium Due To Allergy, Surgical Options ?
Hi, I have a misshaped rib and i get seriously bad pain in it and its as if it stings inside, and sometimes i cant breathe because of stabbing pains, I have been on the internet and seen it could be a few things but it is really big and gets in the way of my sleeping, wearing clothes etc. If it s to do with calcium i can not help myself because i dont like milk and most other things with calcium in it. I would really love to know if I would need surgery to sort it out, as I would do anything to get rid of it, it hurts that much.
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Thu, 3 May 2012
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Hi welcome to HCMForum. first of all i would like to know you have consulted doctor,
for how long you have pain. i think it is Cervical rib. if it is that it should be operated.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon he will do the need full. other alternative
is chest or pleural infection. dont worry you will be fine.
for how long you have pain. i think it is Cervical rib. if it is that it should be operated.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon he will do the need full. other alternative
is chest or pleural infection. dont worry you will be fine.
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