RibCage Back Pain

All I've had is an X-ray. I'm so scared of having an MRI I am so claustrophobic I had one of my head years ago & had to tell them take me out. What does a rheumatologist do? I hope he can figure out my problem.

Thank you all so much for your replies I will let you know what happens at rheumatologist next week. It's a help just knowing there's people that understand the pain & not feeling so alone ❤️

Will do I do get vry stressfull and I think it gose hand in hand I think now before I do any lifting of heavy bags but it's just nice to have a few pain free days keep in touch

Hope all gose well for u if you get any good tips please pass them on take care

I definiteiy will lovely I hope I come back with helpful ideas xx

Hi Rose

I too am claustrophobic. If you had ct scans or x ray showing nothing fractured or any growths thats good news. No worries. A rheumatologist does different bloodwork than a  regular dr. They can rule any auto immune diseases...Lupas, MS, etc. Ask your dr about neurontin or a TENS unit. As these things really help. I promise this too will pass and get better. I pray alot and also see a counselor. Anxiety definitely ramps up this condition. So try and be calm , and just know you are not alone with this condition!!!!!

I agree!!!!  Beautiful advice!!!!!!!  Have a great day!!!