Rib Pain

[guy220d]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my querry about foot pain. Now, how about rib pain? Not nearly as bad as my foot pain, just a general occasional pain in my lower right ribs. Sometimes the front, sometimes the side, sometimes toward the back. From what I've heard and read, it could perhaps be the gallbladder or just damage in the duodenum.

[wolfie]

I have had this before too. Mine seems to coincide with other gas pains that I am having when I notice it. The other day I noticed it when I think I had some cross contamination issues with something that I ate. I was not feeling well for a good 24-36 hours and rib pain was part of it.

Sorry I am not more help as to why, but at least you know you aren't alone.

[plantime]

I had the rib pain. It went away after my gall bladder was removed. You need to have a doctor test you to see what it is.

[Nancym]

I get rib pain. It is arthritic in nature and caused by ankylosing spondylitis. Usually it comes and goes in flares and hurts when I take a deep breath.

[nettiebeads]

I've had rib pain, but it usually coincides with gall bladder attacks. I'm sure mine will come out in a few years. But I figure it's not dibilitating or keeping me from work, so I'll let it go. How bad is yours on 1 - 10 with 10 being the worst? That's the best way to gauge whether to see the dr about it or not.

Annette

[plantime]

How bad is yours on 1 - 10 with 10 being the worst? That's the best way to gauge whether to see the dr about it or not.

Annette

This is a good question to ask yourself. Mine was a 10, very debilitating. You have to decide for yourself, then see a doctor. If it is AS, you will need to know that, so you can get treatment. Knowing is 90% of the battle!

[RoseNNJ]

Having Rib Pain as I type

[jerseyangel]

My rib pain, I believe, is caused by my reflux. I get a lot of trapped gas right below my ribcage, and frequently it moves upwards and then I get it in the collarbone area.