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Is anyone familiar with slipping rib syndrome?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (141)Comment receiving replies
Why is this so hard to diagnose???? I've been to 3 different family physicians, a physiatrist, and have seen a chiropractor and have done PT. Not one of these doctors have even acknowledged slipping rib. I have paid thousands of dollars out of pocket to get no where. I called a thoracic surgeons office today to make an appointment and they won't see me until I go back to my family doctor (for the 30th time!) and have her do (another) exam and a chest xray. I just had a (3rd) time chest xray about a month ago at my doctors, but this thoracic surgeons office will not set an appointment to see me until I go to my doctor AGAIN!!! Are you kidding me??? How much money, time, tears, and frustration does a person have to go through!!!! I am beyond frustrated with the medical system in the USA!!!!
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Do see my comment just above ... Ligaments are the issue, most probably, and the current round of doctors seem to only look at bones. They don't accept that ligaments can be fixed with prolotherapy. The 'fix' actually tightens ligaments that have been stretched and can't do their job .... hold the joints in place. Now I learn they also hold those lower ribs in place while I have been joking that the sore rib I woke up with one morning was another loose bone! UGH! The older I get the loss of muscles seems to be affecting the ligaments and my hEDS. Find a Regenerative Medicine doctor, and good luck! It is very discouraging that medicine seems so 'stuck'.
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Hello @mollygirl1959, Welcome to Connect. I don't blame you a bit for being beyond frustrated, especially if you are having the pain and symptoms but they haven't been able to help provide any relief.
I'm wondering if you can get copies of your latest chest x-rays and seek help or a second opinion at a teaching hospital or major health facility like Mayo Clinic. Do you think that might be an option?