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Sometimes i will experience pain at my ribs. feel like something piercing.i've been to a xray and they told me nothing is wrong with me! no idea why~?
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Pain: Do you workout? May tear an occasional intercostal muscle between ribs which can cause pain. Be more specific on where pain is?
Answered 9/28/2016
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