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cervical rib
by sgreenhalge, Jun 28, 2008 07:00PM
I am 19 years old. For the past year or so I have had severe pain in my neck and shoulders. I went for an X-ray and was diagnosed with a cervical rib. My doctor sent my to physical therapy with hasn't helped. I also was referred to a neuro specialist. His treatment was the same. I went back to my doctor about six months ago with numbness and tingling in my upper back. I was given muscle relaxers which would only solve the problem temporarily. My newest complain is that I keep getting these stabbing pains in between my breast bone. I don't know what to do next or what kind of doctor to see. I want to find out what is going on with me because I start my clinicals in the fall and want to be in good health. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thank You.
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Cervical ribs can really cause pain and other symptoms much like the ones you are experiencing. The initial treatment would indeed be rehabilitation and exercises, but severe cases would involve a surgical intervention. A consult with an orthopedic surgeon may be in order to assess if there is a need to have this form of treatment. For the mean time, it is best to you to continue the rehabilitation exercises, have adequate rest and sleep, and avoid too much stress.
Regards.