I am 57 and I only suffer from a severe pain in my right 6th rib when I try to lie down on bed and when I take a deep breath or on a strong cough A recent MRI showed Spondylo degenerative changes of the lower dorsal and lumbar spine manifested by: -Small anteromarginal osteophytic lippings of the opposing vertebral end plates more at L2/3 and L3/4 levels -Variable degree of reduced height and bright T2 signal intensity of the lumbar discs denoting their degeneration -Schmorl s node formation at L2/3 and L4/5 opposing vertebral end plates -Subchondral irregularities and marrow edema signal at L2/3 opposing vertebral end plates Also L2/3, L3/4, L4/5 and to much lesser extent L1/2 posterior diffuse disc bulges are seen effecting the anterior epidural fat and indenting the ventral aspect of the thecal sac What s exactly my condition pls? and why the severe pain in my right 6th rib? Is there any treatment pls?
Hi, You can take analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.