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I am an avid weightlifter for 28-years. i was just diagnosed with a left side intercostal muscle strain. the pain is tremendous. it is day 7 of this pain. any advice on medicine and/or physical therapy that i can do at home to help heal the injury?
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Answeredyesterday: You must be examined. You will need a chest x-ray and physicial exam. You will need antiinflammatory/pain mediciation and figure on 2-4 weeks for this to begin: sound like a torn intercostal muscle with nerve exposure causing severe intercostal neuritis and cosochonditis.
Answered 2/4/2019
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