Pain under my left rib is getting unbearable!

KamKol · Mar 13th, 2010, 08:49 AM

It's aching, stinging and burning all together. It hurts when I breathe, it hurts when I lay down, it hurts when I sit up...

What should I do?

Sarahwoo · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:29 AM

OMG I have this too and its HORRIBLE! The only thing I've found takes it off a bit is having a bath, but tbh I think that might just take my mind off it!!!

aladrian · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:38 AM

I had the same thing. It seemed to be particularly bad after I'd eaten. Someone explained to me that it was my uterus pushing my stomach up under my ribs (not sure if this is what's causing your or not), but I started eating smaller meals more frequently. This didn't totally alleviate the problem, but it did ease the intense pain sensation & warm baths & showers also helped.

Sam9kids · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:40 AM

A bath and sitting on a gym ball, that helps

If you dont have a ball, get a dining room chair (one with a back on) and straddle it and lean forward on the backrest of the chair..... if that made sense!!

honeygrl · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:42 AM

I have rib pain on the right side that's really horrible. When I change positions it feels like something is ripping. I can only assume it's my uterus pushing on my ribs.

KayCee114 · Mar 13th, 2010, 11:50 AM

I have this too! The burning / tingling pain is horrible! It's even worse when I get a sharp little knee or foot sticking into them too. Mine is on my right side.

Does anyone elses baby 'twang' their ribs like they are trying to play a string instrument??

Xxx

Lynz16 · Mar 13th, 2010, 13:34 PM

I've been getting this too, its so bad that it feels like I've broken something! My MW said that its the ligaments round the ribs weakening and the uterus/baby pushing out on them, mine has been really bad cos LO is lying breech and has its head wedged up there. I've found that a bath or a heat pack helps a bit xx

KamKol · Mar 13th, 2010, 16:14 PM

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Originally Posted by honeygrl

I have rib pain on the right side that's really horrible. When I change positions it feels like something is ripping. I can only assume it's my uterus pushing on my ribs.

Yeah, I think it's the baby and uterus pushing up against my rib cage but good gracious it's so painful!

It's burning so badly and I've not managed to wear a bra today due to the pain. Doesn't help that I've got a short torso.

honeygrl · Mar 13th, 2010, 19:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KamKol

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Originally Posted by honeygrl

I have rib pain on the right side that's really horrible. When I change positions it feels like something is ripping. I can only assume it's my uterus pushing on my ribs.

Yeah, I think it's the baby and uterus pushing up against my rib cage but good gracious it's so painful!

It's burning so badly and I've not managed to wear a bra today due to the pain. Doesn't help that I've got a short torso.

I gave up my bra during 2nd tri. I found it very liberating and so much more comfortable. I don't know why we put ourselves through such torture as women just to look perky!

I'm pregnant and a mommy and have lost the will to be sexy too. I do wear a tank under my tops but that's mainly because my nipples are so large that it would look obscene if I didn't have on 2 layers.

Mar 13th, 2010, 08:49 AM	#1
KamKol Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 2,171	Pain under my left rib is getting unbearable! It's aching, stinging and burning all together. It hurts when I breathe, it hurts when I lay down, it hurts when I sit up... What should I do?

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Mar 13th, 2010, 09:29 AM	#2
Sarahwoo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4,404	OMG I have this too and its HORRIBLE! The only thing I've found takes it off a bit is having a bath, but tbh I think that might just take my mind off it!!!

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Mar 13th, 2010, 09:38 AM	#3
aladrian Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 209	I had the same thing. It seemed to be particularly bad after I'd eaten. Someone explained to me that it was my uterus pushing my stomach up under my ribs (not sure if this is what's causing your or not), but I started eating smaller meals more frequently. This didn't totally alleviate the problem, but it did ease the intense pain sensation & warm baths & showers also helped.

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Mar 13th, 2010, 09:40 AM	#4
Sam9kids Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 4,928	A bath and sitting on a gym ball, that helps If you dont have a ball, get a dining room chair (one with a back on) and straddle it and lean forward on the backrest of the chair..... if that made sense!!

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Mar 13th, 2010, 09:42 AM	#5
honeygrl Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,555	I have rib pain on the right side that's really horrible. When I change positions it feels like something is ripping. I can only assume it's my uterus pushing on my ribs.

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Mar 13th, 2010, 11:50 AM	#6
KayCee114 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 733	I have this too! The burning / tingling pain is horrible! It's even worse when I get a sharp little knee or foot sticking into them too. Mine is on my right side. Does anyone elses baby 'twang' their ribs like they are trying to play a string instrument?? Xxx

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Mar 13th, 2010, 13:34 PM	#7
Lynz16 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 239	I've been getting this too, its so bad that it feels like I've broken something! My MW said that its the ligaments round the ribs weakening and the uterus/baby pushing out on them, mine has been really bad cos LO is lying breech and has its head wedged up there. I've found that a bath or a heat pack helps a bit xx

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