It sounds like Costochondritis common with fibro.

Oh Yes! An article I read before or one of the books on Fibro explained it as "Someone with Fibromyalgia walks around on daily basis on a GOOD day with aches and pains like someone that is usually BedRidden with a severe COLD or FLU without the sniffles" I can say that it is true. Even on my Good days I am tender everywhere including my ribs and don't like to be poked or touched because it is like I am a LARGE WALKING BRUISE. I found using aroma therapy, essential oils, and supplements has helped me a ton. Its like a good NON Drowsy Cold meds. ;)

I have very painful ribs, hurt to the touch and feel like I have a vice grip around them Flexeril helps'

Yes I do. Sometimes bad attacks. Its called Costochondritis.

Yes yes yes! It's horrible, I feel like it hurts to breath and struggle to sit up properly, also wearing a bra really hurts! I don't know what to do to stop or ease the pain 😞