Hi everyone... Just wanted to see if anyone else is having really, really, really awful rib pain. I talk to many moms who have had this but I think I am either a wuss or it's extreme. It actually puts me into tears by the end of the day. Every time I bring this up to the Midwives/Physicians, they just blow it off but it seriously effects my daily living... I'm trying to work til the very end but by the end of the day I am crying from the pain. My whole diaphragm goes numb, I get shooting pain through my ribs, sternum and back and the only thing that helps it about 10 % is laying down. I just feel like people are thinking I'm nuts... I've tried everything! Chiropractor, stretches, heat and cold therapy, a belly support, you name it - I've tried it. Every time my little guy kicks, it makes it so much worse. My due date is Christmas Day and I just can't imagine going through this almost another month. I'm so excited for my baby to come but I can't even focus on anything but how much this pain hurts.... Looking for anyone who has been through this. Thanks
I have some rib pain but it comes and goes, not constant like yours. Mine is just on one side and comes on mostly from sitting for too long, and if I move to quick. Hope you get some relief soon!
My pain is in my hip, not ribs.....but I wanted to sympathize with the trouble focusing on the baby because of the pain and not getting much response from medical professionals...sending good thoughts your way
I have this too, but I don't think it is quite as bad as yours. I am still working, and by the time I drive home at night, it feels like torture. It is better if I can be up walking around or laying on one side. My LO has dropped a bit, so I feel like it has improved slightly in the past few days, but not enough. I hear you on not being able to take much more. I'm about done.
I'm with you...the other night I could have sworn broken ribs would feel better. I find that if I stay in any one position too long it starts. I have a long commute to and from work and that KILLS ME!!
When it starts, I start moving positions...if its in the middle of the night I get up, go to the bathroom, get a little drink then lay back down on the opposite side that I was on. If I'm driving I try to find somewhere to stop, get out and walk for a few minutes. I live in a really rural area, so it depends on how high the weeds are along the road. I also found when it gets really bad and I can't get rid of the pain I get DH to just rub along my spine until it gets down to tolerable.
I've had it since the beginning of the 3rd tri. It is definitely not gallbladder related for me. Sitting at a desk all day seems to be the worst thing for it in my case. That, and wearing a bra.
Thanks for the kind words... It's not my gallbladder - I was worked up for that when this started initially in the second trimester. It is still excrutiating. Saw my OB Doc yesterday and he's promising me that I should be dropping soon (even though I thought I did already!)... I just am really surprised that you don't hear more about this from all the books and websites out there because it is the worst thing I've experienced! So I will just be in tears most likely for the next couple weeks unless the doctor is right. Here's hoping I'll not go mad!
I thought I was the only one with CONSTANT rib pain! Sorry, but I'm just glad I found someone going through the same thing I am. I feel like my little guy has cracked a rib on my right side. Top part of my belly goes numb & tingly when it's SEVERE also. I don't know why? Not FUN! Thank you for sharing
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I have some rib pain but it comes and goes, not constant like yours. Mine is just on one side and comes on mostly from sitting for too long, and if I move to quick. Hope you get some relief soon!
I'm with you...the other night I could have sworn broken ribs would feel better. I find that if I stay in any one position too long it starts. I have a long commute to and from work and that KILLS ME!!
When it starts, I start moving positions...if its in the middle of the night I get up, go to the bathroom, get a little drink then lay back down on the opposite side that I was on. If I'm driving I try to find somewhere to stop, get out and walk for a few minutes. I live in a really rural area, so it depends on how high the weeds are along the road. I also found when it gets really bad and I can't get rid of the pain I get DH to just rub along my spine until it gets down to tolerable.
Hope it gets better for you soon!!