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Suggest Remedy For Significant Pain In Upper Left Back

I m a 55 yr old male and 3 weeks ago I rolled over on my side while sleeping and experienced a significant pain in my upper left back. Since then the pain has continued and sometimes radiates to the left side of my left breast (it s not a heart issue). It s painful to sleep unless I m sleeping upright and also hurts to breathe in. I also cannot lift my left arm without pain. I ve had similar episodes in the past and was told it was muscular and I d just have to wait it out. However, it has been 3 weeks and has not improved significantly (and as mentioned, now radiates to the left front side chest wall). Any suggestions on how to recover or at least reduce the discomfort? Naproxin and ibuprofen don t seem to help. Thanks!
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Hi welcome to hcm
Your pain is related to any underlying ribfractures.so get a chest x ray to rule out the cause.also get an ECG.meanwhile take tab.ultracet twice daily and tab.pantop 40mg before breakfast once.if still pain persists you can also try tab.hifenac sr.Avoid spicy foods and lifting weights.A simple thoracic belt will be helpful for you.consult your doctor for further management.
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Suggest Remedy For Significant Pain In Upper Left Back

Hi welcome to hcm Your pain is related to any underlying ribfractures.so get a chest x ray to rule out the cause.also get an ECG.meanwhile take tab.ultracet twice daily and tab.pantop 40mg before breakfast once.if still pain persists you can also try tab.hifenac sr.Avoid spicy foods and lifting weights.A simple thoracic belt will be helpful for you.consult your doctor for further management. Thankyou