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I am having pain along my ribs sore to touch but does not hurt if i inhale deeply or cough?
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Sounds: like zoster, or shingles. But it could still be pleurisy or less likely pulmonary embolism or, if it is on right side, even gallstones. You should show it to your doctor to be sure.
Answered 3/6/2018
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