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Sneezed and heard a pop in my back (not my spine). severe pain in my lower right back. can't walk. only shallow breathing. painful bowel movements. i have tried ice, heat, muscle relaxers, lodine, and volatren with little relief. pain is very sharp and ra

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Back pain: You really need to go to the ER. I suspect you have either dislocated or broken one of the lower ribs on your right side. You need imaging (MRI or CAT scan) sooner than later.

Answered 12/6/2014

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A member asked:

Sneezed and heard a pop in my back (not my spine). severe pain in my lower right back. can't walk. only shallow breathing. painful bowel movements. i have tried ice, heat, muscle relaxers, lodine, and volatren with little relief. pain is very sharp and ra

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Herring answered

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