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I am experiencing severe rib cage pain. i have mutiple level disc disease greatest at c5,6, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis and other conditions. i a?
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Rib cage pain: You probably have osteoporosis as well. It would be beneficial to get an xray series of the ribs and visit a doctor to evaluate for muscle strain. We need to rule out an osteoporotic fracture as well!
Answered 11/14/2015
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