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donna38794
donna38794

I see alot on here where many experience lower back pain, just curious to know if anyone ever gets tightness and burning in the middle upper back. And from time to time like a cramp feeling on my side area like maybe where my ribs are. Its not only annoying but it sends me into panic mode!!!!

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  • susanm965
    susanm965 donna38794

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    A bit but definately cramping across my chest and back. And yes I too panic. I'm going to try Korean Gyseng which is apparently good for brain fog and flushes !
    • donna38794
      donna38794 susanm965

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      Thank you for your reply. I hope the gyseng works for you. smile
  • sheena4572
    sheena4572 donna38794

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    Hi

    I experience upper back and rib pain which I'm now seeing a physio thru work for as doctor was not much help. I've heard lots of woman on here suffering from the same so at least we know we're not alone haha .The rib pain is probably one of my worst symptoms x I am as yet un diagnosed but have lots of peri symptoms.

    Have you been checked by gp, mine put all aches and pains down to muscular skeletal problems and won't discuss menopause as I'm 43 and still having periods although they are all over the place. X

    • donna38794
      donna38794 sheena4572

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      Thank you, no I dont go to the doctor for my issues I know I should when I start even thinking about going I get terrible anxiety. However I do go once every three months for labs I have an underactive thyroid. I am 48 haven't had a period in 4 months. I feel like im going crazy!!! Or im dying of something.
    • sheena4572
      sheena4572 donna38794

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      I know what you mean about going to doctors. I only went because my husband said I needed to get some answers. I've had breast, back, stomach examinations all clear, internal all clear, stomach and pelvis ultrasound all clear. Along with many different symptoms my periods have gone from 28 days and normal to really heavy and only going about 23 days thee sometimes 25 or 27. X
    • susanm965
      susanm965 sheena4572

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      I'm no expert but am going to docs on wed and am not leaving without some solution. As I say no expert but I would eco mend yoga as good for everything !i do absolutely hate it tho !
    • susanm965
      susanm965 donna38794

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      It's the hassle of waiting for an appt ! Anyway I'm going to get something so I'll let you all know.
  • debbie75601
    debbie75601 donna38794

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    I do Donna. I believe the back pain and the rib pain tie in together, but have no idea what it is. Mine is under my left ribs, rarely under right. What side is yours? GP prescribed me low dose steroid for 6 days, but I still have it. Hoping to get to the bottom of it , hope you do too! 
    • donna38794
      donna38794 debbie75601

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      Hello deb mine is on the left side. Im guessing it's the rib, its on my side just below my breast.
    • debbie75601
      debbie75601 donna38794

      Posted

      Yep, same here! Wish I knew what is causing it. Still going to bug doctors until I get my answer. Good luck Donna
  • bev14365
    bev14365 donna38794

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    Hi donna38794 omg i do around bra area no idea why i think its because im tall lol
  • pudds66
    pudds66 donna38794

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    It could be IBS, I had similar pain a few years ago, pain under left rib , Doctor sent me for a scan, nothing showed up, so ended up going to see a gastric surgeon , which scared me to death, he did a colonoscopy  which was also clear an when i went for results, he said do you get pain here, and ran his finger across my back just under bra, which i did and he said its IBS. your intestines are that high. try spearmint and camomile tea, it really helps me.

    But you should go and get it checked out as everyone is different 

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