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What Causes Muscle Pain In The Ribs And Cramps Underneath The Jaw?

I am a male, 64 yrs. old, diagnosed with mild neuropathy & prediabetes. I have been experiencing muscles pain in my rib cage left & right side. It can occur day or night. It can come on when I am reaching out and away for something or if I reach from one side to the other to do something as simple as scratching my shoulders. At night rolling over or stretching can cause it. It can last 30 minutes so and leaves me sore. I am also experiencing muscle cramps underneath my jaw – left & right side – sometime yawning brings it on or sometimes the muscle will begin twitching and then cramp. Most the time I have to lay down I have asked my MD & DDS why but neither have an answer. Do you have a recommendation of what to do or who to see.
Fri, 6 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of muscle pain in the ribs and cramps underneath the jaw. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like viral syndrome , stress and anxiety , low iron and sugar level or ear problem . I would suggest you to take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body-ache , drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest ,do warm saline gargles ,ake analgesic such as Flexon and take light diet. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests as well to find out exact pathology. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for ear problem . Doctor may also refer you to dentist for TMJ problem or cardiologist for condition like angina .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Muscle Pain In The Ribs And Cramps Underneath The Jaw?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of muscle pain in the ribs and cramps underneath the jaw. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like viral syndrome , stress and anxiety , low iron and sugar level or ear problem . I would suggest you to take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body-ache , drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest ,do warm saline gargles ,ake analgesic such as Flexon and take light diet. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests as well to find out exact pathology. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for ear problem . Doctor may also refer you to dentist for TMJ problem or cardiologist for condition like angina . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari