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Sharp Pain Through Upper Back Along Ribs On Left Side When Sneezing. Taking Ibrophen Without Relief.

I sneezed about a week ago sending a sharp pain through my upper back along my ribs on left side. Its been a constant burning knife like pain every since. I have been taking ibprophen every single day and not getting much relief. I have taken several hot baths,rubbed mineral ice. What else can I do?

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Angie in agony
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, it appears to be a muscle twitch, or a pain due to gastric irritation. Other causes include the cervical spondylosis.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have MRI for confirmation.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, ranitidine, and analgesic. Thank you.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Chirag Soni's  Response
Welcome to HCM.
It is most likely musculo skeletal pain due to muscle pull after severe sneezing.
You have to take nsiad with muscle relaxant.
Also apply nsaid gel locally.
B12,d3,calcium supplement will be helpful.
Avoid any weigh bearing.Avoid any exercise and sports activity till get complete cure.
Start medicines under guidance of your physician.

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Sharp Pain Through Upper Back Along Ribs On Left Side When Sneezing. Taking Ibrophen Without Relief.

Hi, it appears to be a muscle twitch, or a pain due to gastric irritation. Other causes include the cervical spondylosis. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have MRI for confirmation. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, ranitidine, and analgesic. Thank you.