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What Causes Sharp Left-sided Rib Pain Despite Taking Bentyl And Motrin?

I WOKE UP YESTERDAY, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH VERY SHARP PAIN UNDER MY LEFT RIBS, PAST THE LAST RIB. I CAN NOT LAY ON MY RIGHT SIDE BC OF THE PAIN. I HAVE TO LAY ON THE LEFT SIDE. I CAN NOT PUSH ON MY LEFT HIGHER REGION ADOMINAL AREA. IT HURTS TO COUGH, MY MUSCLES HAVE TIGHTENED DUE TO THE PAIN. I CAN WALK, BUT VERY SLOWLY, IF I WALK TO FAST OR ADD PRESSURE TO MY WALK IT CAUSES PAIN. I CAN PUT MY FINGER ON THE PAIN. I HAVE TAKEN BENTYL AND IT WAS LIKE TAKING A SUGAR PILL....NOTHING IS HELPING THE PAIN. I HAVE TAKEN 800MGS OF MOTRIN. DID NOT HELP. I TOOK TWO BENADRYLS TO GO TO SLEEP, BUT WOKE UP IN PAIN AGAIN. I M NOT A PAIN PILL TAKER, BUT ITS FIXING TO HAPPEN. I DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER MUSCLE RELAXERS, OTHER THAN FLEXIL...THIS DIDNT HELP. ANY SUGGESTIONS
Sat, 29 Dec 2018
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Hello,

It could be due to conditions like costochondritis.

As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief.

If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sharp Left-sided Rib Pain Despite Taking Bentyl And Motrin?

Hello, It could be due to conditions like costochondritis. As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician