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Suggest Remedy For Right Sided Chest Pain Upon Doing Any Physical Activity

I have had shingles for about 5 days. Was doing very well with pain medication, sleeping mostly. A couple of days ago, felt I should stop being a slug. Just lifting jugs of milk and water out of refrigerator started pain in right chest and around side that has not stopped. Pain meds have been upped. Question: Do I go back to being a slug or just try to ignore pain?
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Your pain is associated with activities, so musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
So no need to worry much. Do following things for better symptomatic relief.
1. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
5. Continue painkiller.
You will mostly improve in 1 week. If not improving even after 1 week then consult doctor told rule out internal cause for pain.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Right Sided Chest Pain Upon Doing Any Physical Activity

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Your pain is associated with activities, so musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So no need to worry much. Do following things for better symptomatic relief. 1. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 5. Continue painkiller. You will mostly improve in 1 week. If not improving even after 1 week then consult doctor told rule out internal cause for pain. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.