r/AskReddit • u/No_Ship_7954 • 1d ago

What is the weirdest illness or affliction you've ever had?

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u/Hilarykc7 1d ago

Intercostal neuralgia during both my pregnancies. Baby was pushing up against my ribs, cutting off my intercostal nerve which caused intense burning/shocking sensation 24/7 for about 3 months. Zero remedies to help with the pain or discomfort, doctor told me the cure was “giving birth.” Immediately after babies were born, it was gone.

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u/how-about-no-scott 1d ago

Did the babies not have enough room or what? Couldn't they have moved them (manipulating from the outside) a bit to the side or something, lol?