Pain/discomfort under right rib cage.

Hi I have had this same issue since 2009 I’m a dog groomer and starting to think it’s a posture problem because they have done tons of test on me and nothing at one point they said my gb was enlarged but did nothing I have had the hidascan done all showed fine I do have a fatty liver due to type 2 diabetes and I have a hiatal herna but they don’t think it could cause the pain it use to just pop outta no where now it seems to be a on going pain and it effected by thing I eat also, it feels numb and tingly and like the side of my rib is bruised almost but if I b nd over too quick I get the stabbing Charly horse and then it’s really sore for days, I have been telling Drs over and over and they all say it’s a muscle or something??, all I know is I’m glad I’m not alone in this you start to feel crazy exspaining it to people, I would just like it to go away, the first signs of it I thought it was a bad bra?!, but it’s been almost 10 yrs now???????

I've woken up today with the very same feeling, it's like there's a something pressing to get out from under my right rib(bottom rib)and it is seriously worrying,I have epilepsy and possibly fibromyalgia,I take my epilepsy meds and have pregabilin for my fibromyalgia,does anyone think my meds could be to blame,I was told I may have GERD a few months ago and have taken various things to ease that,I've taken some lanzaprole today but it hasn't helped,my pains drive me crazy,has anybody figured out what's causing their problems?

I am having simular problems The latest recommendation from gastroenterologist is to take gaviscon 4 times a day and I must say it has helped I said my problem is unexplained

I was recently tested for MALS and the preliminary test gave me a lot of relief.  When the doctor met with me, he stated that it was very common to have the feeling that something was under your rib cage, pressure, etc...with MALS. I am going back in two weeks for a follow up appointment regarding treatment - surgery or injections.  I will keep you up to date.  In the meantime, you may want to see a MALS specialist, as it usually goes undiagnosed for years and is not life threatening.  

Hi kit4410. I know this is a very old post but I am eager to discover if you eventually received a diagnosis. I am experiencing exactly what you describe. Thanks. I hope to hear from you! Claire

I had a abdomen ultrasound for these symptoms and all they found was that I had a fatty liver.  I still feel on and off like i have a lump under my rib, no pain just pressure 

I eat gluten free and have for 5 yrs 

I too have had the same symptoms that keep me from everyday life.  I can't even bend down to tie my sneakers and not have the "Bulge" pop out from under my rib cage, which is a golf ball size.  The bulge sends a big discomfort like a Charley Horse as others have described.  If I twist a certain way, it feels like its starting to come out my back so I hurry and adjust myself to not twist.  At times, it has taken me over an hour or more to massage and relax and breathe to try to get it to go back in when it pops out of my ribs.  Coughing, sneezing and bending over are the major culprits of making it pop out.  I have researched and gone to several doctors to no avail.  I even had a surgeon operate on my twice thinking it was an abdominal hernia, but they only found a very, very small one once and the other time he said there was nothing there.  At times I think these doctors think I'm crazy or making it up.  My husband can attest that I am not making it up.  It's debilitaing when it happens.   

My background of stomach related issues is about 20 years ago I had the Nissen Fundlopcation Procedure done to help with severe reflux.  Then in 2011 I had major stomach surgery because my stomach had hernia upside down in my chest cavity and was attached to my heart and lung.  After 11 hours of surgery and a thorasic surgeon cutting my from my back to front of chest, they were able to cut th stomach away from the heart and lung and pull it down to where it should be.  They sutured it to my abodominal wall.  So my point in tell you all this is, I have also been told it could be adhesions or scar tissue that is getting hung up on organs and pulling them.  Although I dont see how adhesions can make a golf ball sized bulge appear from under my ribs.  Oh and I have also been on stomach meds for over 25 years.  First Prilosec until I developed an allergy about 15 years ago then switched to Protonix. 

I have also researched The sphincter of Oddi which is muscular and helps the bile valves excrete bile and disperse to the area where it should.  In rare cases this Spincther Oddi can go into spasms.   This is something I am going to discuss with the next doctor I see.  It totally makes sense since they are on the right and left side which is where I get these golf ball sized bulges that cause a Charley Horse type pain.  

Has anyone else looked in to the Spincter Oddi muscle spasms issue or asked a doctor about it ?

I'm at my wits ends here.  I can't continue to live like this. 

I have the same pain. Getting discouraged on what to do. Always in pain.

Me to. Exactly what I have. Not sure what to do anymore about. It’s driving me crazy.

I have had similar symptoms for three years. Doctors were convinced it was my gallbladder even though hide scan was negative. Also was treated for IBS and acid reflux. With not relief. Finally got a correct diagnosis. Distasis Recti, which is a separated abdominal muscle

At 52 years old. Doctor says there is no fixing it. Just have to manage the pain and try to strengthen my core without causing more damage. The digestive issues are due to the weak abdominal muscles. After researching It, the abdominal muscle control your digestive tract. Thus the slow digestion, causes buildup of bile leading to bouts of diarrhea, bloating and reflux.