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A 21-year-old male asked:

how to get rid of severe thoracic back pain that isn't improving after 3 days? take ibuprofen and naproxen but no help

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Rheumatology 52 years experience

See details: See a doctor and have the pain evaluated if it persists. Trying to self-treat is unlikely to help.

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