Holly Madison Sees Doctor For Pain In Her Rib Area, Expects To Stay ‘Dancing’

First Published: March 27, 2009 3:47 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images

Caption Holly Madison at the ‘Repo! The Genetic Opera’ premiere in Las Vegas (Nov. 2008)

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Holly Madison is in a world of hurt on “Dancing With the Stars.”

A representative for the reality star says she began feeling pain in her rib area last week while rehearsing the samba for the ABC dance competition.

Madison saw a doctor on Thursday and was prescribed medication, publicist Steve Flynn says. Madison will rest when she can and expects to dance on Monday’s show.

A star of the E! reality show “The Girls Next Door” and four-time Playboy cover model, Madison replaced Jewel at the last minute after the singer suffered fractures in both legs during pre-show training.

Rehearsal-related injuries are abundant this season. Nancy O’Dell was forced to drop out after tearing soft tissue in her knee. Steve-O skipped a show last week due to a back injury.

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