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Slowly developed rib muscle strain, going on 5 mos of pain.hard to rest due to being a mom. can't take nsaids because gastritis. what will help?

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Rob : You need to be evaluated as to why u are having this. Get a rib belt to wear over a T shirt

Answered 12/6/2015

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A member asked:

Slowly developed rib muscle strain, going on 5 mos of pain.hard to rest due to being a mom. can't take nsaids because gastritis. what will help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

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