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RIB CRAMP

Hi, I was diagnosed with COPD August 2012.
I have cramps in every part of my body that's possible, different day brings a cramp in legs, arms, fingers, toes, face, neck, back, bowel and front area, chest and ribs. My doc has prescribed Quinine for the cramps, which has lessened the cramp but I still get it. The worst place is my ribs - this I have had over 15 years, long before I was even diagnosed with COPD. Makes me wonder when the COPD actually started? The rib cramp is so painful, I can't do anything until it goes. I get rib/back/chest cramps several times a day - just by turning my torso slightly, sneezing or laughing!!! Makes my life a living hell - not to mention the shortness of breath and fatigue!

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