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Ribs hurt so bad. help?
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Reason: Don't know why your ribs hurt. If there are no known triggers then it may be best to start with medical evaluation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and acupuncture are often very helpful for painful ribs. Take care.
Answered 2/4/2013
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