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Rib cage and back pain
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Btodawgs posted:
I have been having extremly bad pain near my rib cage and middle back area. Also, when i take a deep breath it starts to hurt. This has been going on for about 12 days and i have not seen a doctor yet. I have tried pain medication and nothing has worked yet. Any help would be excellent..
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TDXSP08 responded:
This could be anything from a bad disc to pleurisy if this has been going on for 12 days i would suggest you go to an E.D. where they can do an X ray and work you up so as to rule out anything that is going to cause permanent damage To Your Spine or your Lung.

I am not a Physician and am not qualified to diagnose any medical condition which is why i urge you to seek a Doctors exam and qualified diagnosis post haste.
i have no small step for man, but i have 6 tires for mankind,Watch your Toes!
 
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annette030 replied to TDXSP08's response:
Many family doctors have xray equipment in their offices now, as do many urgent care offices. Just another alternative to the ED.

Take care, Annette


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