- Male
- 40 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm experiencing some pain when I press on my ribs, stretch, and even sometimes when I breathe. It all started about a month ago with pain in my right shoulder, and then it spread down to my lower rib. It's particularly bad when I'm in certain sleeping positions. I'm 40 and I've been feeling really weak and feeble lately. What should I do about this?
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