Is it normal to have rib pain and throbbing back pain 3 weeks out? Also dizzy and cannot concentrate.

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The rib pain started yesterday but now I got extreme back pain and my head is Bangin!! Hurts so bad. I also threw up today no heavy lifting but ive been shopping walking around but . i took half a percocet and and still feel horrible feeling dizzy and confusion bad enough i cannot drive.

Bruce K. Smith, MD · Answer

It is extremely unusual for you to be experiencing severe headache, nausea, and mental status changes 3 weeks following elective breast surgery. I would see your surgeon immediately. You may need to have a CT scan of your head. I have seen unusual complications following elective surgery and anesthesia.

Is it normal to have rib pain and throbbing back pain 3 weeks out? Also dizzy and cannot concentrate.

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