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I had a t7 fracture the last week in october but i am still suffering a lot of pain in my back around the ribs, i also have fybromialgia?

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Dr. Brian Siegel answered

Give it 6 weeks: If the pain persists, then consider an epidural steroid. If after that vertebroplasty may be an option.

Answered 3/15/2013

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A member asked:

I had a t7 fracture the last week in october but i am still suffering a lot of pain in my back around the ribs, i also have fybromialgia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Siegel answered

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