Pain under ribcage and skin sensitivity

Haribo1

Hi ladies,
I am having terrible almost constant pain under my ribcage, the entire area in the front where your bra strap lies.  Baby Girl Haribo is very very active, so I am wondering if I am just "bruised" from all the kicking.  The pain is pretty unbearable, and even the skin overlying the area is sensitive and tender.  I have been icing and wrapping with an ACE bandage.  I don't understand why the skin itself hurts unless there is some nerve involvement.  Has anyone had this?  What have you done for relief?  It feels like an open wound that is being doused with alcohol.  I am trying not to be a wimp, but the pain is so bad that it makes me cry. I have an OB appointment tomorrow so will ask.  I have also had a constant headache for the last week.   Sigh. 

varkeyr

The skin-  Is that area red or showing a rash? I get heat rash in that area sometimes if I don't wear the correct sized bra or go braless. Could it be the elastic in the bra itself is causing  the pain or is it too tight?

As for the ribcage  feeling bruised it could be the kicks from LO. Or LO has pushed herself into a bad position there. Hopefully your doctor can check it out on an u/s.

As for the headache have you checked your blood pressure? Are you getting enough water? Both can cause headaches. Also the weather can as well. 

Haribo1

Varkeyr: Thanks so much for the thoughts and suggestions.  No redness or rash in the skin area, that's why I thought it was so odd.  I think it is definitely LO kicking now.  She had a big "roll" then punched/kicked me in the rib, and that movement exacerbated the pain x 1000.  As for the headache, I have not had my BP checked lately but have an appointment tomorrow but hopefully it will be ok.  Definitely drinking a ton of water.  The headaches are odd because I have not had any during this pregnancy until the last week.  Pre-pregnancy, I had regular headaches and migraines.

alliapistor

I frequently have pain in that same area.  It isn't because LO is kicking me, it's just because he is taking up room so everything else is pushed up there.  I especially notice it after I eat.  Sometimes laying on my side (either one really) or trying to stretch helps.

I have no idea about skin tenderness without a rash or anything.

CheezeFace

I am so glad you asked this questions because I was starting to feel a little crazy.  I have the same thing - in almost the same area - mine is just below my bra.  I have a very active LO as well which I think explains the internal soreness but the skin sensitivity makes no sense.  I've had DH look a few times to see if he could see something that I couldn't.  There is nothing there - no bumps/redness, etc... but I feel like I have a really bad rash.

 

Haribo1

CheezeFace:

I am so glad you asked this questions because I was starting to feel a little crazy.  I have the same thing - in almost the same area - mine is just below my bra.  I have a very active LO as well which I think explains the internal soreness but the skin sensitivity makes no sense.  I've had DH look a few times to see if he could see something that I couldn't.  There is nothing there - no bumps/redness, etc... but I feel like I have a really bad rash.

 

Glad to hear I am not the only one, but I'm sorry you have this same feeling =(  Went to see doc today, and she thinks it is because of Baby Haribo kicking me and my uterus being so high up that it is irritating the area under my ribs.  She checked to make sure not "fatty liver" but the pain would be different.  Feel better soon!  Ice, warm compress and an ACE bandage helped me.  Don't keep the ACE bandage on too long though because it added to the soreness for me after awhile. 

CheezeFace

Haribo1:

CheezeFace:

 

Glad to hear I am not the only one, but I'm sorry you have this same feeling =(  Went to see doc today, and she thinks it is because of Baby Haribo kicking me and my uterus being so high up that it is irritating the area under my ribs.  She checked to make sure not "fatty liver" but the pain would be different.  Feel better soon!  Ice, warm compress and an ACE bandage helped me.  Don't keep the ACE bandage on too long though because it added to the soreness for me after awhile. 

Thanks for the advice - I actually had my glucose test yesterday and mentioned this.  My Dr. said essentially the same thing yours did but added that burning skin feeling I'm getting is most likely from muscle tears across the ribcage as I grow.  It's hard to complain about having a healthy baby, isn't it?  (but owie.  Really, owie).