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Miserable “rib cage” feeling

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amy341731
amy341731

Hi all- just when some symptoms go away, as always I’m feeling something else..which of course is giving me anxiety..the bottom of my rib cage/lower back is just really bothering me..if someone  hugs me, it feels like it’s going to crack! And I am sensitive in what I imagine is the kidney area on both sides.. I try to walk daily, stay hydrated but this symptom is so weird and of course makes me feel like it’s something worse..my sinuses and allergies are also a total nightmare this past week..last month it was stomach issues, before that, shaky and heart palpitations..ugh..just wondering if anyone ever noticed this back rib pain. Take care all and thansks for being here, it helps so much to know we aren’t alone! 

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  • lana07071
    lana07071 amy341731

    Posted

    Is it around the back bra strap area? If so, I began this a month ago. Sometime better, sometimes worse. Muscular? Bone? Oh God...
    • amy341731
      amy341731 lana07071

      Posted

      Yes, wearing a bra is irritating too..I’d say yes right around band area and lower rib cage..seems like the ribs are like twigs and could snap!! No pain with breathing or exertion, just a weird feeling..vague I know.. Dr doesn’t seem concerned.
  • karen96096
    karen96096 amy341731

    Posted

    Hi amy mines across the front of my rob cage at the top near my chest. Had it a couple of weeks now. Tender to touch and when i stretch. My shoulder joints also hurt. All part of menapause x
  • lana07071
    lana07071 amy341731

    Posted

    Exactly. I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and wonder if there's a connection. Dr said I wouldn't have fractures for at least a decade... U feel like I'm going to hear krichkhh in my ribs!!

  • nat37862
    nat37862 amy341731

    Posted

    Hi Amy-I also have rib pain on my  left side, it  is in front and on my side, I did fall on on my left side over a year ago.  Of course my hypochondriac side of me thought it was lung cancer......I don't smoke!  I did have a chest x-ray and a full rib series done, everything was normal.  I too have osteoporosis and the PA recommended  glucosamine chondroitin with MSM 1500 mg a day. Your might want to ask your Dr. about it, it really is helping the rib pain.  Hope you feel better soon!

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