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Could My Pain Around My Healed Rib Fractures Be Caused By Something Other Than Costochondritis?

Hi, I was rear ended 2 yrs ago, and not that long ago I discovered I had 4 chronic healed ribs… I am experiencing pain under my left breast, under my underarm in the serratis anterior area, and under my scapula… The pain is chronic, and are very sore, and sensitive in those spots I named when pressed, and hurts more once released from pressing…I was diagnosed with costocondritis, and intercostal neuralgia… I had a intercostal nerve block that did nothing at all, as well as a MRI for my cervical spine, which discovered the reason fir the pain in my shoulder, and arm area… Any idea what could be causing the pain on the side of my chronic healed fractures? And is it a possibility that I don’t have costoncondritis but something else?
Sat, 3 Aug 2024
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Hello,

Your symptoms could be related to costochondritis or a pinched nerve in this region. Coming to this point, I would recommend starting Duloxetine, which can help improve your situation. Pregabalin is another treatment option.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Could My Pain Around My Healed Rib Fractures Be Caused By Something Other Than Costochondritis?

Hello, Your symptoms could be related to costochondritis or a pinched nerve in this region. Coming to this point, I would recommend starting Duloxetine, which can help improve your situation. Pregabalin is another treatment option. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist