constant pain under the ribs (on the right side ..in the back)

Hi did u figure out what it was? I'm experiencing similar pain for a week now I'm 34 (female). My husband went through this same pain for a few months, passed a bunch of tests and even had an ultrasound when he was getting stomach pain that was on and off. After few more months it ended up being kidney stones, he passed one and has two more (for two years now!?!?). Maybe they broke down on there own, not sure. I'm guessing this is our problem too. I'm scheduing an app Tom, wish me luck!

Hi I have been experiencing the same symptoms sine 2007 just after I had a hysterectomy. I have had blood tests , mri scans , abdominal scans , my dr says he thinks its my gall bladder but I definately don;t have gall stones he says . I found that cutting out all dairy , chocolate , and certain fruit and veg has helped but only slightly . Recently after telling my sister in law about the pain she gave me rantadine tablets 150g to try and it worked I couldn;t belive it the pain went away for a whole day it was great . I went to my gp and explained what had happened his answer was , oh very strange do you want a prescription for those then , so I am still no further on but at least if I take the rantadine I get a bit of relief though I dont want to be taking them for the rest of my life . The worst thing is being in constant pain and no-one seems to know why!!

I have been having this pain on the right side lower back under the ribs for the past 2 years.Initially it was mild and occasional, so I didnt think much about it.  But for last 2 weeks it suddenly became more intense. If I am sitting still or lying down I am ok. But if I make any movement it hurts. I have an appointment this afternoon for kidney ultrasound. Can't wait for the results.

Welcome to the world of unknown right side pain just under the upper rib. I suffered miserable pre and post op with gallbladder issues which led to pancreatis. The tech that did my ultra sound aggravated the pain even more by the constant pressing in the area. After my surgery, the pain was still there. Finally after two weeks it dissapated. I went to my surgeon twice about the pain and he blew it off as a rib that might have been bruised at some time. All my pancreas test numbers were back down and he wasn't concerned about anything. I still can feel the pain every now and then but not as bad.

I guess my point is, this pain could very well be rib or muscle pain and don't let it stress you out. If everything else shows good with pancreas and liver, there's nothing much else there that could be causing the trouble. After losing my father very young to pancreatic cancer, I was in overdrive with all sorts of things it could be including pancreatic cancer. Your doctor should investigate. You should be content with the findings once everything is examined.. Good luck and keep us posted.

I have not yet received the results of the rib xrays and kidney sonogram. I am told I shall get them on Monday. In the meantime the pain is little less then before. And for that I am grateful.

Greetings all,

Am currently being treated for very similar symptoms.  Went to a GP, a chiropractor, and am now attending an excellent physiotherapist and a massage therapist.  Turns out there is a muscle at the most inner part of the abdomen that is often thought of as a back muscle but it isn't.  Do get some massage treatment and go see a physiotherapist for some appropriate exercises to help address this issue.

The quadratus lumborum, or QL, is a common source of lower back pain. Because the QL connects the pelvis to the spine and is therefore capable of extending the lower back when contracting bilaterally, the two QLs pick up the slack, as it were, when the lower fibers of the erector spinae are weak or inhibited (as they often are in the case of habitual seated computer use and/or the use of a lower back support in a chair). Given their comparable mechanical disadvantage, constant contraction while seated can overuse the QLs, resulting in muscle fatigue.  A constantly contracted QL, like any other muscle, will experience decreased blood flow, and, in time, adhesions in the muscle and fascia may develop, the end point of which is muscle spasm.

I am 68 years man. Some 3 weeks ago I colalaped at around 3am while going to kitchen for a glass of water. Since than I have had my blood test, ECG, Echocardigram and all is okay. But I have severe pain on my right side of the body around my ribbs. While standing I am okay but lying down I cant turn to the right side as it hurts very much. My GP has referred me for x-ray tomorrow. Is it serious ?

Did you ever find out what was causing your pain.I have the same pain .

I had my x-ray this afternoon at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. The nurse said I haven't got any fracture. Though pain in the right second side of my body is "come & go" specially it increases at night.

Hi Geox - I was just curious if you have any history of fibromyalgia? For that matter, if anyone else on this thread has fibromyalgia. My previous post reveals the same pain just under and over the right rib and came on strong during a gallbladder/pancreatic episode. After I had my gallbladder removed, the pain was terrible. My surgeon told me it was a rib and just to take alleve or advil.

I have a history of fibromyalgia and was wondering if there was any connection. At times it seems like muscle.. Other times it can mimic anything from kidney stones, to a muscle, or a pancreas issue, along with a host of other things. I know with fibromyalgia, it can often mimic many things as well.

It appears there's many of us with this right side upper rib pain. Meanwhile, the doctors are clueless. Like you, my pain is much better sitting or laying down. If I use a treadmill or do a fast walk anywhere, the pain intensifies.

I'm currently having similar pain under my ribs on my right side on my back but also experience some itchy all over my body that tends to come and go any new updates would be appreciated