Rib pain

jgoetz1 · January 2013

Anyone else starting to feel pain in their ribs? LO is measuring 3 weeks ahead, so I know he's a big boy, but I really do not remember feeling this uncomfortable at 33 weeks when I was pregnant with DD. I also started to feel really tired, hot and achy. Hope I can make it through!

Annaeliz84 · January 2013

I had terrible sternum pain earlier this week that was starting to radiate down the ribs. I went to a chiropractor recommended to me by my OB and POOF! No more pain! This has been the only treatment for anything this pregnancy that has worked so completely. Maybe your OB can refer you to a chiropractor that can help?

The chiropractor I saw said I was having pain because the baby is spreading my ribs but I am also simultaneously a little hunched over because of the extra weight in the front.

Hope you feel better soon!

slpngbty4 · January 2013

I have had the same issue. I was diagnosed with Costochondritis which is fancy for Rib Cartilage Inflammation. It's the cartilage between the sternum and the ribs. My doc believes its due to the fact that my uterus is literally crushing my ribs. It hurts the worst when I am sitting and it's only on the right side. They told me to ice it and I have gotten some relief that way. Good luck!