My poor ribs!!!

shorty4jesus00

Every night for the past week or so, I've been waking up due to a pain in my upper left rib. It's the one right under my boob. All the ladies keep telling me to use more pillows, but I really don't think that's the issue. I have SO many pillows along with the pregnancy pillow. Today it's been there almost all day though

Anyone else have this? What have you done to alleviate the pain? All of the stuff I've read has differing opinions as to what is causing it, so until my next appointment, I'm kinda desperate for relief...and sleep... but that's a whole other issue!

PhotoCat82

I have the exact same thing under my right boob.  I actually discovered something last night that helped enough for me to get sleep.  I took a rolled up pair of DH's tube socks and put it underneath my right breast to kind of prop it up.  I have no idea why this helped but maybe it took some of the pressure off of the rib?  Now if I was only gutsy enough to do this outside of the house!  LOL!

Sam_Tiff121309

My ribs hurt at the bottom   My OB said it is probably from the muscles stretching, but I have only found temp relief.  Tylenol will get me to sleep, but I always wake up.  Just taking it as another wonderful symptom

MyEggo=Preggo

I actually went to L & D because my rib pain went from achy to knife-like.  After a bunch of tests they still don't know what is wrong, but are convinced the baby is not in danger.  I use an ice pack every night to help with the pain.  It helps a little.  The pain doesn't wake me up, but it does bring me close to tears at times.  Good luck!  If you find something that works, please share!