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Pain on Right Side-quick question

katiedollazkatiedollaz member
in September 2012 Moms
So of course I will ask my Dr. about this on Friday at my appt. but thought I might ask if any other's experienced this. So under my right rib, almost under my boob, there is a slight pain that keeps coming up. It's not unbearable by any means just a pain that's uncomfortable. It's only on the right side. My sister had gallbladder issue and I am wondering if I do as well. Anyone else experience anything like this?
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  • lollypop1989lollypop1989
    I've had the same thing happen! A couple days ago, and again last night. I too am going to ask about it at my appointment next week. Is it like a dull pain that just comes on suddenly and then goes away after a few minutes? That's how mine is.
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  • Marnie0901Marnie0901 member
    When the doc examines you, he/she might look for a thing called Murphy's sign - it's a little physical test to look for gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis). It's easy and you can try this at home before you go talk to your doc - wedge your fingers under your ribcage on the right side and inhale deeply. If you have to suddenly stop inhaling because the pain becomes too intense, that's considered a positive Murphy's sign and indicates that you may have some gallbladder irritation. Cholecystitis is common in pregnancy because of high estrogen levels. If the doctor finds a positive test, you'll probably just be given an ultrasound of that area to look further into it. Good luck!
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  • katiedollazkatiedollaz member
    imagelollypop1989:
    I've had the same thing happen! A couple days ago, and again last night. I too am going to ask about it at my appointment next week. Is it like a dull pain that just comes on suddenly and then goes away after a few minutes? That's how mine is.
    Yes, pretty much.
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  • katiedollazkatiedollaz member
    imageMarnie0901:
    When the doc examines you, he/she might look for a thing called Murphy's sign - it's a little physical test to look for gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis). It's easy and you can try this at home before you go talk to your doc - wedge your fingers under your ribcage on the right side and inhale deeply. If you have to suddenly stop inhaling because the pain becomes too intense, that's considered a positive Murphy's sign and indicates that you may have some gallbladder irritation. Cholecystitis is common in pregnancy because of high estrogen levels. If the doctor finds a positive test, you'll probably just be given an ultrasound of that area to look further into it. Good luck!
    Thanks I'll try it. My sister was just put on a diet.
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