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Left rib cage that radiates to center of my chest

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janice15216
janice15216

I need help! I have been dealing with this pain for almost 10 years. I have had every test available... Catscan,MRI, etc. My pain is mainly my left side rib cage that radiates to the middle of my chest.... Feels like a rope tightening in the middle.... This am got out of shower and bam thought I was going down... The pain is horrible. Can anyone help? Thanks a million!

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  • Guest
    Guest janice15216

    Posted

    Morning janice15216

    Really sorry to hear how long you have been dealing with this pain! I have also mainly in the same place as you, (lower left side of rib cage) I too am suffering quite bad and have reached out for advice and help! All I can offer is the advice of rest! Using ice packs or perhaps cold gel on the affected area, I use a prescribed pain gel when it gets bad and that seems to help after about ten minutes, try not to do to much lifting and stretching of the area as it will aggravate it more, I'm sorry I couldn't be more help, I do hope you feel better soon.

    Take care

    • janice15216
      janice15216 Guest

      Posted

      Good evening Kayleigh....Thanks so much for answering my cry for help....Yesterday was such a bad day... Pain is down some today...I am so happy to find I am not alone.... I am going to try some of these pain relief suggestions... Question for you? Does your pain go to chest area also? Thanks for reaching out to me.... Best of luck to you!
    • Guest
      Guest janice15216

      Posted

      Good morning Janice,

      To answer your question yes! A lot of the pain I get is throughout my chest! To the point I often feel I'm about to have a heart attack or that my lungs are going to collapse, sounds extreme I know! It's recently started to spread in to my back is just the icing on the cake! I have been speaking to a few other people and I'm going to try a few of their suggestions, like seeing a chiropractor or oestepath and attempting yoga!!

      Hope your well

    • janice15216
      janice15216 Guest

      Posted

      Morning Kayleigh..... Thank you so much! Your symptoms sound almost exactly like mine.... I too am going to try the oil and see a Chiropractor .... Thanks again...Best of luck to you!
  • mark_94268
    mark_94268 janice15216

    Posted

    Hi my name is Mark. I have been dealing with this for three years now I my self have had all the tests and everything shows that it's normal. I am under the pain clinic at my local hospital. All my medication is pain relief I'm on morphine for the pain. I have been out of work for three years now. I got given the chance of having four injections three of which go into your spine and the other one goes either side of my spine and that's the one I'm having. There is nothing much you can do about the pain apart from no lifting try not get into any arguments because I fine stress is one of the biggest causes of bring your pain on. Im at hospital middle of this month. When I've had it I will put a message on the site to let everyone know if it works or not fingers crossed...
    • janice15216
      janice15216 mark_94268

      Posted

      Hi there Mark... I am so sorry to hear your story...I only hope you get some relief...I too have had several injections... Lasted maybe a week...  My pain usually stays around a 5 but yesterday the pain a 10.... I find sitting or riding in a car really bad.... So glad at least I found this site! I thought I was losing my mind! My fingers are crossed for you! Best of luck...
  • linda00569
    linda00569 janice15216

    Posted

    Hi Janice I have suffered this also I rub Olbas Oil into the chest and rib area  also use ice packs of course wrap them in a tea towel first,rest is also very important no stretching heavy lifting,I go to a chiropractor for aquapuncture this cleared it for me but unfortunately I fell down stairs hitting my rib cage all down my back then had a chest infection so flare up I've been back to my chiropractor again best money I spend hope this helps you 
    • janice15216
      janice15216 linda00569

      Posted

      Hi Linda Thank you for replying! I am sorry the pain is back cause of your fall.... I am so glad for this website.... I am from a small town n Maine and for 10 yrs I have found no answers.... I am so excited to try the oil.... Also going to try a chiropractor.... Thanks again and I hope your flare up improves!
    • linda00569
      linda00569 janice15216

      Posted

      Let me know how you get on I think the oil is called tiger balm in your place 
  • hannah61662
    hannah61662 janice15216

    Posted

    I've had costo for about 8 years.  My pain also seems to focus on the left side with pain going through the sternum with the ribs squeezing.  I've had numerous ECG's so I know my heart is ok but the anxiety that comes with the pain is beyond a joke.  Do any of you get that as well?  What do you do to stop going crazy?!!
    • janice15216
      janice15216 hannah61662

      Posted

      Hi Hannah.... I use to get the anxiety also! I know it's not my heart.... So when the pain comes on I myself have to lie down.... Thank goodness I have high tolerance for the pain.... On a scale of 1-10 mine is always at a 5 or 6..... It's when it gets to 9-10 I feel like I am losing my mind! I am going to schedule a chiropractor appointment as soon as I can get a few days off work....As for anxiety I do the breathing method to help... In through your nose and out through your mouth til heart settles down... I know how you feel believe me... Hope you get some relief soon! Take care....
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