I gotta get more clever about how I use this technology. It's amazing. So far....
- I've been using it to write ad copy
- I used it to write a living will
- I used it to diagnose weird rib pain. *
- my brother-in-law used it to give him instructions for tearing down his engine in his Scout.
What are you guys using it for?
*My doctor said it was probably a muscle pull after eliminating other things. I didn't ask all the right questions in the moment, but with hindsight I was wondering why it doesn't hurt to cough or twist. I tried to Google all kinds of things, and just got scary BS back. I had a convo with Chat GPT and it gave me 4 explanations of what it could be, and this is what it told me:
If you're experiencing rib pain specifically around the area of ribs 10 to 12, and it occurs at random times but doesn't worsen with coughing or stretching, it could be attributed to several potential causes, including:
- Rib subluxation: This refers to a partial dislocation of the rib joint where the rib connects to the spine. Rib subluxation can cause localized pain that may occur randomly, and the absence of pain during coughing or stretching is not uncommon.
- Intercostal muscle strain: The intercostal muscles are located between the ribs, and strain or injury to these muscles can result in pain. This type of pain can manifest at various times and may not necessarily worsen with coughing or stretching.
- Nerve irritation: As mentioned earlier, irritation or compression of the nerves near the ribs, such as intercostal neuralgia, can cause pain. This pain can be intermittent and may not be triggered by coughing or stretching.
- Costovertebral joint dysfunction: The costovertebral joints are the joints where the ribs attach to the vertebrae in the spine. Dysfunction in these joints can lead to pain in the corresponding area. The pain may be sporadic and not necessarily exacerbated by coughing or stretching.
Since I am not a medical professional, I strongly recommend consulting with a healthcare provider for a proper evaluation and diagnosis. They can perform a thorough examination, review your medical history, and order any necessary tests or imaging studies to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment.
It's definitely 2 or 3 because it's not near my spine, and I'm relieved that it didn't give me any of the scary options that Google was throwing out there.