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    May 20, 2013, 07:50 AM
    Rib pain.
    So lately in the middle area around my left ribcage have been getting this sharp elbowing pain. I do have a cough right right that seems to be triggering it even more. It gets to the point where I have to hold my chest up to cough or It will hurt too much. Same goes with sneezing. It hurts when I touch that area too. I only went to work 2 days ago and when I got back at night it just started to hurt for some reason.
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    May 20, 2013, 12:34 PM
    Maybe you broke a rib. If what I say is true than your broken rib might be poking you from the inside and causing this pain. It can be caused by an infection, lung condition, or anything else.

    I highly encourage you to go see a doctor as soon as possible.
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    May 20, 2013, 01:52 PM
    OR
    Hiatus hernia
    Pneumonia!
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    May 20, 2013, 01:53 PM
    Oops, repeat

    If you didn't hurt yourself enough to break a rib, then I would guess hernia.
    BUT of course that's just a guess.
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    May 20, 2013, 07:43 PM
    Sounds like costochondritis.

    The pain and tenderness associated with costochondritis usually:

    Occurs on left side of breastbone
    Affects more than one rib
    Worsens when taking deep breaths or coughing
    Costochondritis - MayoClinic.com
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