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Hi! I've got a really painful spot on my right side on my "3rd rib from the bottom" where the cartilage connects the front and back rib cage (Dr. calls it "flank pain") and I'm thinking when they spread my rib cage for surgery my cartilage was damaged. It's been three years and it hasn't gone away, and no doctor will give me any explanation, and they won't approve an MRI because the X-ray and sonogram were negative. But it hurts! And if I lie on my side for more than a few minutes that whole… read more
I had open heart surgery in June 2022, because I am on cancer meds for prostate cancer, my weight is gaining. I noticed that my chest scarring hurts at times because of the weight increase in my midsection. However, in your case I would seek out a different cardiologist’s assessment. Best wishes to you.
Thanks so much! If I copy this to my PCP I may actually get a referral! Rob.
The pain you're describing could be related to neuropathy following your open heart surgery. During the procedure, when surgeons need to access your heart, they must cut through the sternum and spread the ribcage, which can damage the intercostal nerves that run between your ribs. This nerve damage can lead to long-lasting Show Full Answer
I had open heart surgery at 14 and 27, I am now in my fifties and my scar from the top of my back down around my Left shoulder blade almost to the center of my chest is and has always been very different feeling. Painful in areas still
My husband had heart repair done he has same issues on that side others that have had that surgery told him they do too it's been 2yrs since no change I hope it's nothing serious 🤗
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