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Discomfort Along The Rib Cage, Tightness In Spine, Bloated. What Could Be The Reason ?

I have discomfort along the rib cage and my spine is real tight and hard to move. I want to crack it. I feel bloated. This has been getting worse over the past year. It is a constant discomfort and noticed all day. Have had all the tests.
CAT scan, Thorasic MRI, Ultra sound of the abdomen and pelvis and Hyda scan and have been the chiropractor numerous times. Have not felt right for over a year but all tests negative. Feel worse then ever. Plan on having a scope done but ?????? I know something is not right. 47 years old female. Frustrated...
Wed, 21 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,

The pains that you have described are likely to be due to a muscular pain . It could be due to anxiety also. Taking mild pain killers and muscle relaxants will bring a short term relief. Regular stretching exercise will be helpful.
you can do a hot fomentation and apply a local analgesic gel on the area to relieve the spasm.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

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Discomfort Along The Rib Cage, Tightness In Spine, Bloated. What Could Be The Reason ?

Hi, The pains that you have described are likely to be due to a muscular pain . It could be due to anxiety also. Taking mild pain killers and muscle relaxants will bring a short term relief. Regular stretching exercise will be helpful. you can do a hot fomentation and apply a local analgesic gel on the area to relieve the spasm. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.