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What Causes Tightness In Rib Cage And Muscle Spasms?
Hello, I have had tightness in my rib cage, muscle spasms in my back and ribs for about 5 months now, I have got an MRI, CT Scan and now I am about to see a neurologist. It is also hard for me to breath I fill like sometimes I may not wake up in the morning for stop breathing.
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of nerve compression leading to breathing difficult ly.
As you have done mri and CAt scan does it show any lesion.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS may help you.
Neurologist may advice you Emg NCV study.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of nerve compression leading to breathing difficult ly.
As you have done mri and CAt scan does it show any lesion.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS may help you.
Neurologist may advice you Emg NCV study.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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