I'm having really bad pain in my rib cage and back. I've already seen orthopedic doctors and a physiotherapist, and even tried acupuncture, but the pain just won't go away. Can you suggest any good treatments for this?

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Dr Chandra P

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take tablet movexMR for next 2-3 days. if it is still not reduced go to some pain clinic near by

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Feels like I've got these needle-like pricks in the joints of my lower back whenever I sit and it's been happening for the last few days. I've never had this issue before. Any ideas on how I can get it back to normal?

Do physical excercise and maint good posture and sleep over flat surface for few days,you will be fine

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I've been on HCQS 200 tablets for about 15 years now for my rheumatoid arthritis. I'm starting to get a little worried if there might be any side effects from using it for such a long time. Could you tell me what I should look out for or if there's anything I should be concerned about?

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I'm feeling pretty anxious right now. My ESR level came back at 63, and I'm not sure what that means. I had a fever when they did the test. Can you help me understand why my ESR might be high?

A high erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is usually a sign of inflammation in the body, which can be caused by infection repeat when you become fine

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