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Rib pain/vent

GBucksHollysMOMGBucksHollysMOM member
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Does anyone else have extreme rib pain? It literally feels like they are going to break. I cant sleep on either side cause its so bad, I sleep on ice packs to try and relieve some pain. I also have this burning numbing sensation that shoots across the top of my belly right wear my bra sits it feels like my skin is going to split. It is awful. I have talked to my dr they gave me pain meds but I really dont feel that great taking them as an everyday thing.I go back on Wed to see him again.  I also bartend and that has become almost unbearable as there is constant reaching and I am on my feet. I am at the end of my rope and still have nine weeks to go. Oh and btw I look like I am 9 months preg and ready to have this baby tomorrow, if one more person asks if I am having twins I will explode! 
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  • GBucksHollysMOMGBucksHollysMOM member

    imageannarussell05:
    I have the same pain except the numbing sensation doesn't shoot across, it lasts all the time.  I have been told to lay back on an exercise ball and let my arms fall off to the sides to stretch out the area, but I haven't been able to get a ball yet so I haven't tried it.  I also use ice packs in the evening on the area.  If you find something that works, let me know!

    I will let you know you do the same! 

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  • Runaway22Runaway22 member

    If you haven't already, I would ditch the underwire immediately. It may not solve all your problems, but I'd definitely try it. I didn't realize it was possible to breathe (or sit at my desk without being in constant pain) while pregnant until I bought a couple wireless bras. :)

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  • kal42672kal42672
    You should go to a chiropractor.  When your belly grows your ribs can move out of place which can cause a lot of discomfort and also make taking a deep breath difficult.  The chiropractor can adjust your rib back into place which should give you a lot of relief. 
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  • APSnewmexAPSnewmex member

    I'm in the same boat--actually cancelled an unnecessary appointment today because I loathed the idea of putting on a bra!  I've had a healthy amount of coughing from how short of breath I am on top of it all, which only makes the pain worse.  I've been attempting a handful of yoga positions to ease the pain, but haven't found one that does anything miraculous.  I was able to get some rest/relief just by taking a tylenol this afternoon, which might be a start to take the edge off.  My next plan was to maybe soak in a warm bath for a bit, but I'm a little wary of baths in general these days (I've been low on amniotic fluid and am worried since they can't tell me why). 

    If either of you strike on something that actually make breathing bearable again, yes, please share!

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  • MKC12/22/2006MKC12/22/2006 member
    Just posted about this on the April board, but I second the chiropractor. My ribs are sprained and the Chiro taped them in the back. I also try to sit up straight all day and stay off the side that hurts when I'm sleeping. My dr didn't give me any Rx so I just use ice and take a bath sometimes.
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  • GBucksHollysMOMGBucksHollysMOM member
    imageMKC12/22/2006:
    Just posted about this on the April board, but I second the chiropractor. My ribs are sprained and the Chiro taped them in the back. I also try to sit up straight all day and stay off the side that hurts when I'm sleeping. My dr didn't give me any Rx so I just use ice and take a bath sometimes.

    I've been going to the chiropractor I went five times last week. It helps for an hour or so then it comes right back.
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  • MrsJRobMrsJRob member
    I also have the burning/numbing sensation on top of uterus... The only thing I can find that helps is reclining... I sit a lot at work and drive 1.5hrs/daily... I put a pillow behind by low back so I can recline the top half of my back (like pushing your boobs out)... DH said it may be the breast enlargement that is going on plus I have bad posture... I asked Dr and he said it may be a pinched nerve which will get better when LO drops. Hard to be excited for that bc I know that will come with its own set of problems... Good luck!!
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