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Members responding to a question about pain under the left rib and low-grade temperature shared that this experience is quite common, with... Read more

Members responding to a question about pain under the left rib and low-grade temperature shared that this experience is quite common, with many describing similar symptoms including rib pain, chest wall discomfort, and unexplained fevers or night sweats. Several members identified costochondritis, an inflammation where ribs connect to the breastbone, as a likely cause and recommended seeing a doctor for a chest x-ray, using anti-inflammatories, heating pads, and staying hydrated when running a fever. A recurring theme was the challenge of distinguishing fibromyalgia-related pain from other potential causes, with members expressing relief at finally finding others who share these often-frightening and isolating symptoms.