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What Causes Stiffness In The Rib Cage?

I am 83 years old and for about a year now, I have stiffness in my rib cage. When I get up or sit down or bend over, all my ribs hurt and it seems to radiate from my spine around the ribs. My neck is also stiff and painfl. A few months ago, for the first time in my life, I had pneumonia in my left lung, spent 5 days in the hospital, developed A-fib. What may be causing the rib pain other than arthritis? I m sure I have arthritis.
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, it may not be the arthritis condition but it seems to be muscular spasm and some time it may be due to hyperacidity and in my opinion it can be well managed with Tab Omeprazole 40 mg once in day, hope this information helps.
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What Causes Stiffness In The Rib Cage?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, it may not be the arthritis condition but it seems to be muscular spasm and some time it may be due to hyperacidity and in my opinion it can be well managed with Tab Omeprazole 40 mg once in day, hope this information helps.