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What Causes Intense Rib Pain Despite Taking Naproxen, Aleve And Tylenol?
I am a 75 yr old female with severe rib pain. This has been happening since I was in my forties , maybe once a year. Initially a dr told me it was a ligament that pulled loose from the rib cage. Sometimes I hear a pop while stretching my arm to reach something. After about 24hours the pain starts with certain movements and lasts from 4-6 weeks.I take naproxen aleve and/or extra strength tylenol. I use an elastic band that is for the purpose of a broken rib. Can you make any suggestions as far as treatment. Thank you.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intense rib pain despite taking Naproxen, Aleve and Tylenol . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm , do not exert you body and apply warm compresses to back .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intense Rib Pain Despite Taking Naproxen, Aleve And Tylenol?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intense rib pain despite taking Naproxen, Aleve and Tylenol . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm , do not exert you body and apply warm compresses to back . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari