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karen96096
karen96096

hi you lovely ladies does anyone suffer with shoulder pain and rib pain with menapause. i have aches and pains all over but these 2 places the worst xx

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  • amy341731
    amy341731 karen96096

    Posted

    i have definitely had the rib pain...at times it feels like (this sounds very weird but..) my ribs are dried out twigs and will break if anyone were to squeeze me..just a weird ache..I do not know how to describe it...I use a heating pad and that helps a bit as well as Advil.. My shoulders ache if I lay on my side a lot..which I cant control while im sleeping..so again with the heat and advil..a physical therapist friend recommended I drink more water as dehydration makes aches worse...hope you are reassured..I know it helps to know I am not alone!

    • karen96096
      karen96096 amy341731

      Posted

      hi amy thank you for your reply its awful when we need reasurrence all the time but nice to know were not alone xx

  • sharcerv52408
    sharcerv52408 karen96096

    Posted

    Oh yes my dear. I'm going through this now. I think it's GI related especially the under the rib cage pain. It could also be costochondritis which is inflammation of the cartilage surrounding the ribs. It is very common in women especially during menopause. Hope you feel better soon

  • evi75119
    evi75119 karen96096

    Posted

    Hello karen, I was wondering if during this rib pain are you experiencing and difficulty in breathing?

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