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Experiencing Dull Pain On Upper Right Side & Back Rib Cage

Hi I have a dull pain in my upper right side of my back rib cage area. It feels as though it had a connecting point to just under my top rib in the front on my right. It s hard to get comfortabe when I lie down and when I am sitting in bed leaning slightly forward it hurts too....as though my underside bra is digging in. Pain is considerably less when I am up and walking about. I ve been taking ibuprofen for 3days and the doctor gave me naproxen which I took for 4 days but there is no difference at all.if it was a muscle issue ( which I thought it may have been) I thought it would have reduced by now but it s the same as a week ago. (Reasonably sudden onset 1 week ago). I would appreciate some advice. Thank you.
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are not improving by painkiller drugs, we should definitely rule out cardiac pain in your case.
So first get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes, only drugs are not useful to relieve musculoskeletal pain.
You need to follow these lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
5. Wear rib belt and sit with proper chest and back support.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Experiencing Dull Pain On Upper Right Side & Back Rib Cage

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are not improving by painkiller drugs, we should definitely rule out cardiac pain in your case. So first get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes, only drugs are not useful to relieve musculoskeletal pain. You need to follow these lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 5. Wear rib belt and sit with proper chest and back support. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.