Question 1

my boyfriend has lower back rib pain on the left side. what could cause that?

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See below: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with his doctor.  In that meeting, his doctor will listen to him, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell him what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 2

can side effects of taking roaccutane 10mg only display 7 months later after starting meds? increased upper back pain, chest wall pain, side rib area, breast tenderness, fatigue, short breath in 3 months. had dry cough for 4 weeks, ended 4 weeks ago.

Accepted Answer

Doesn't fit: It seems unlikely that those symptoms were a result from taking Accutane. You may have had a virus, or allergies which seems more likely. Fortunately what ewver you had has resolved.

Question 3

iv'e had upper back and chest wall pain for a month.when i lay down they hurt more.when pressing my chest it feels sore and painfull. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Sounds musculoskelet: You need to give full history, trauma, activity, workouts etc to, your provider.
May need some x-rays also.

Question 4

upper back pain,around shoulder blade, chest wall pain, side ribs area, breast tenderness, short-breath during activities & fatigue. started about 3 months ago. tired of taking pain meds. can it be side effect of roaccutane 10mg? shud i see my gp?

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MED MAY BE CAUSE: If the pain started with or very soon after starting of Accutane, there is every evidence that substitution or lowering of dose will be helpful.  You doctor should be able to help.

Question 5

i have  had right back rib pain for seven weeks.  i did not fall or injure myself.  x-rays negative.  what's up?

Accepted Answer

Neuralgia: Nerve pain, can be caused by shingle pinched nerve, pleurisy needs further evaluation by physician.

Question 6

i get left lower back/rib pain when drinking cold liquid? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Your pain on drinking cold liquid does not sound worrisome.

Question 7

have mild dextroscoliosis of thoracic spine. feels back rib pain when i take deep breath. is it related?anything to worry? please detail. 28 yr old f

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: A mild right scoliosis in this region is the most common presentation and does not cause any symptoms.  If your chest pain persists, get checked by your doctor for other reasons for the pain.

Question 8

i am having a lot of back rib pain. xray shows to large bone spurs on my rib near t spine.  ct was orderd.  what can be the treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Bone spur usually means arthritic change in joints between your spine and ribs. Initial treatment is physical therapy and anti-inflammatory meds. Try that. R

Question 9

when you sleep on your side can you get chest wall pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many things can cause chest wall pain. An osteopathic physician (do) can assess your pain and, if the cause is a rib or spinal problem, fix it.  As do's are full-fledged physicians and trained in manual treatment, like chiropractors, they may be better equipped than either chiro's or md's, alone, to assess such pain, find whether the cause is an organ, muscle or bone and decide how best to proceed.

Question 10

i recently awoke to tightness on the right side of my chest which then progressed to a cough and over a period of time to chest wall pain?

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See doctor....: There are many possible etiologies for your symptoms including a blood clot in your lungs, pneumonia, bronchitis, pleurisy, bronchospasm, etc. Some of these are very serious so you need to see your doctor ASAP for diagnosis and treatment. If you smoke, you need to quit to decrease airway inflammation and your doctor can help with this ass well.

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My boyfriend has lower back rib pain on the left side. what could cause that?

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Can side effects of taking roaccutane 10mg only display 7 months later after starting meds? increased upper back pain, chest wall pain, side rib area, breast tenderness, fatigue, short breath in 3 months. had dry cough for 4 weeks, ended 4 weeks ago.

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Iv'e had upper back and chest wall pain for a month.when i lay down they hurt more.when pressing my chest it feels sore and painfull. what can it be?

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Upper back pain,around shoulder blade, chest wall pain, side ribs area, breast tenderness, short-breath during activities & fatigue. started about 3 months ago. tired of taking pain meds. can it be side effect of roaccutane 10mg? shud i see my gp?

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I have had right back rib pain for seven weeks. i did not fall or injure myself. x-rays negative. what's up?

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I get left lower back/rib pain when drinking cold liquid? should i be worried?

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Have mild dextroscoliosis of thoracic spine. feels back rib pain when i take deep breath. is it related?anything to worry? please detail. 28 yr old f

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I am having a lot of back rib pain. xray shows to large bone spurs on my rib near t spine. ct was orderd. what can be the treatment for this?

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When you sleep on your side can you get chest wall pain?

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I recently awoke to tightness on the right side of my chest which then progressed to a cough and over a period of time to chest wall pain?

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