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Thanks for comments re chronic 1st rib torn cartilage! this nurse now needs a new job! gluten sensitive here and love to help...inspired by help here?

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Rib pain interventin: If your pain and disability is really related to rib arthrosis (joint failure), you may need surgery. Before that, try all families of anti inflammatory medication to make sure that won't help first.

Answered 4/24/2015

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