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Rib cage tightness: Not sure what it might be

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 3 1:50pm | Replies (98)
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@newgalaxy

me too.....thank you all. particularly lori.

i intend to try every option suggested for her husband except ct scans, etc.
my extreme tightness began three months ago. altho, i'm 81, i am very much alive and mobile.
this ongoing squeeze is exhaustive and only lessens , as one member commented.......lying in bed on your side.
why can we not determine a specific diagnosis and find a remedy.
in this great nation health care research???/
godspeed to all. again, thank you,,,,,,,,the commiseration is SO comforting
leah

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Apr 25 6:24am

Hi Leah, That stomach tightness is just awful and I felt so badly for my husband when he was dealing with that level of discomfort. I’m sorry you’re going through that now!

As a little update, I wrote the reply about my husband 2 years ago and he is now off all medications for his stomach. The FDgard initially helped a little, but what really made the difference in the end were the Zoloft and Buspirone, as mentioned. He was on those two meds for about a year and then eased off. No issues at all now. So I hope you can find some relief!
Have you seen a gastroenterologist for your symptoms?

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