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Suggest Treatment For Tingling, Numbness And Pain In The Ribs

I had an accident at work over a year ago with a T8 &9 contusion. I still hurt til this day and the state won t let the doctor do the injection. Is this normal? I have pain, tingling and numbness as well as pain moving around my rib cage. I ve been suffering while dr s argue. This just isn t right.
posted on Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Hello,

It could be due to spine related problems like a prolapsed disc or nerve compression.

Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Tingling, Numbness And Pain In The Ribs

Hello, It could be due to spine related problems like a prolapsed disc or nerve compression. Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician