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I have attacks of sever pain right below my ribs and it literally takes my breath away. i have been thru every test possible and no one can ever find?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pain: If you have had testing to rule out life threatening problems addressing the problem with a pain specialist would be appropriate. Sounds like some type of neuropathic pain.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have attacks of sever pain right below my ribs and it literally takes my breath away. i have been thru every test possible and no one can ever find?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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