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I was hit on my right side of my rib cage 2 years ago is it possible to have a chipped bone sitting on a nerve i only have pain when i lay on my side?

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Dr. Matthew Gold answered

Possible: More likely this is a post-traumatic neuralgia (intercostal nerve) or localized muscle tender point. See your doctor for an xray to rule out a local bone problem, whether post-traumatic or unrelated (e.g., a growth.).

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Answered 5/7/2014

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A member asked:

I was hit on my right side of my rib cage 2 years ago is it possible to have a chipped bone sitting on a nerve i only have pain when i lay on my side?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Gold answered

Dr Ali agreed

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