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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has had sudden cramping pain around and under the ribs. It's hard to tell if it's the ribs or if its beneath. It happens all the time, sometimes in the back and sometimes in the front, at different areas.

Abdominal ultrasound showed a small polyp in my gallbladder.

Would appreciate to hear if anyone else has such symptoms.

Thanks
Mat

December 18, 2016
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Members connected over experiencing sudden cramping pain around and under the ribs, with many identifying it as costochondritis, a common... Read more

Members connected over experiencing sudden cramping pain around and under the ribs, with many identifying it as costochondritis, a common inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs that occurs frequently in people with fibromyalgia. Several members shared that the pain can feel like stabbing or a vice-like grip, sometimes making it hard to breathe, and often appears on the left side, triggered by movements like twisting or looking over the shoulder. Practical strategies included using heat pads, doing gentle shoulder and torso stretches, and taking anti-inflammatories to help ease the discomfort.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yep. I have a particular spot in my spine (around C5/6) that sparks a vice like gripping pain and cramping in my ribs, all the way around up to my sternum. Costochondritis, as per other comments above. Can be particularly disturbing, almost making someone fee like they can't breathe properly when it's bad enough. I use approximately 1million heat bags to help it. Or at least I would if I had that many! 🤓

December 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. I started doing shoulder stretches and twist my body to the sides so that I can stretch the muscles. It helps, but I understand what you mean. Sometimes I use a heating pad on the chest to ease the pain.

December 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get that. Yes feels like it's under your ribs. I do get it in my back as well. I keep forgetting to ask my doctor about it. I also have
Days where I get severe leg and foot cramps. It's weird!

December 19, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I also get this mostly on my left side. I also was having pain for a few days recently about an inch below my front left ribs. It was tender to the touch. Not sure if that is costochondritis. Best wishes

December 19, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've had this pain for years I had chest X-ray and nothing showed up.l was diagnosed with Fibro years later.

December 19, 2016

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