Pain Under Lower Left Rib - Chronic Constipation Posted: 08-30-07 23:48pm
Hello
A number of years ago I injured my left
lower abdomen area. (A twisting accident
– pulling to the left.) At the time I
felt sharp soreness around my left
floating rib, accompanied by nausea and
hot/cold feelings. (Spleen sensitivity I
guess.) After a days rest the
hot/cold/nausea symptoms disappeared.
However as soon as I ate a meal I
experienced severe pain just to the left
of my naval button. This lasted for a few
weeks then died away after complete rest
from any activity that require me
straining to my left side.
Today, I still experienced discomfort when
eating, but mostly under the left lower
ribs. My main problem now is chronic
constipation. This was not present at the
time of the injury but has gradually
developed into an overwhelming problem. (I
have a high fiber diet, and access to
excellent laxatives if required, to help,
but the condition is worsening.)
The following tests showed northing
wrong:
Barium Enema Test
Colonoscopy.
Spine/Ribs x-ray
The following test did pick up one
problem:
Abdomen Ultrasound
It detected that my rectus muscle (6-pack)
had split down the middle and that the
left side was noticeably unsymmetrical.
My physio believes that my ribs are no
longer symmetrical and that a floating
lower left rib may be pressing on internal
organs which could be the cause of
digestion problems?
Any thoughts on the matter would be most
appreciated. I am planning to have an MRI
shortly to confirm the symmetrical ribs
question.
Thanks very much..
Peter
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2544co
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 1
Rib Pain Right And Left Side-under the Rib Cage Posted: 10-21-07 20:05pm
I am so happy to find this web site to
think I'm not alone and completely crazy.
I have had this pain started gradual for
past 2 years under the rib cages, radiates
to the back, sternum is tender, floating
ribs are almost untouchable. Some nausea
lack of appetite, does not seem to go with
foods I eat. All gallbladder testing was
normal 2 years ago, endoscopy, spruce,
pancreatitis, have repeat CT scan of
abdominal and pelvis and more blood tests
to see if there are any changes. All of
these test have been normal the pain is
increasing every week lately, doctor does
not seem to have any ideas??? I'm so
frustrated and it is getting me
depressing, scared and emotional!!
Any new ideas?
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bbhelp
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: 11-29-07 21:40pm
I can not beleive that someone else has
the same problem as i do so here is my
story..I went to the dr a few weeks ago
because my stomach started hurting with
just dull pain under my left rib and
about 2 inches below. My doctor took an
xray and said I was constipated because
the xray shoed that i was full of stool,
she also said I more than likley had
irritable bowel syndrome so she gave me
stool softner. WHAT I DONT GET is that
every since I was little I have a rib on
my left side that always gave me problems
i couldnt even go to the tanning bed and
lay on my stomach because my rib stuck out
and it hurt against the shield so I wander
if my left floating rib is causing these
problems..WHAT HAPPENED>>DID YOU
FIND OUT IF THAT WAS THE CASE???
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Mrs.Owen22
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Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 5
Lower left back pain radiating to left front Posted: 06-10-08 20:28pm
I am a 26 year old female. I would
consider myself very healthy. I am 5'3"
weighing 107lbs. and I have been suffering
lower left back pain for a number of
years. It starts usually mid day with a
dull ache in the lower left side of my
back and by the evening is excrutiating
pain that radiates from the lower left
floating rib to the front. Also by the
evening my entire lower left side feels
very ballooned and painful to touch.
Finally, I also feel at the peak of my
pain what feels like the floating ribs are
popping in and out of place. Reading
others entries is encouraging to know that
I am not alone, but also discouraging to
know that none of us have found answers.
I have spoken with doctors and have been
sent home with the diagnosis of chronic
back pain and told to have massages,
constipation and to take laxatives, and
lastly I was sent home and told it was
probably anxiety and to start taking
Flexeril regularly. I have been taking
the Flexeril for a little over 4 months
now and have relief while I sleep, but no
relief during the day. This does not seem
to be getting better and I am becoming
very exhausted. Any advice?
