Rib Pain.....

blinnk83 · December 2012

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

ConyersHoney · December 2012

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!

GigiFairy · December 2012

Are you sure it's not a gallbladder attack? Kind of sounds like it.

mdevine06 · December 2012

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

jac409 · December 2012

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.

TiaS16 · December 2012

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!!

FBB1234 · December 2012

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.

blinnk83 · December 2012

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!

bobbiereese · December 2012

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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