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A member asked:

Should i stop exercising until my intercostal neuralgia is better? exercise appears to aggravate the condition.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better do: till it resolves, but you can still walk or may be swim, wish you well

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/4/2018

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