Pain lower left rib cage

lupin15
lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
edited 1. Jul 2012, 17:51 in Living with Arthritis archive
Wonder if any one can help me with this.. Have a pain in lower left hand rib cage on my front. Only hurts like heal when i press it and had it for a couple of weeks now...Any ideas??

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  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there,
    I would be seeking medical advice for that if it were 'me'.....
    You could try NHS direct by phone over the weekend for advice..... or consult your GP tomorrow...
    hugs freesia xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lupin
    I posted about this last year some time.there was quite a few people answered that had the same , mine just disappeared on it own,still not sure what the cause was, but you should see your GP if you are worried.
    Love
    Barbara
  • lynnmick
    lynnmick Member Posts: 72
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi lupin

    I had something similar a few years back, was referred to a specialist at the hospital, he diagnosed costochrondosis ( dont know if ive spelt that right ) otherwise known has inflammation of the ribs. The specialist told me it was quite common and he himself had suffered it and it could last up to 12 months, fortunately mine lasted about 3 months. There is no medication for it he told me, it sorts itself out apparently.

    Hope this helps, i should get it checked.

    Lynn x
  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You need to go see the GP
    Colin
    WHEN GOD GIVES YOU LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE
  • lupin15
    lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks folks for your feedback really helpful... will pop and see my GP about.. no doubt it is that inflammation of the rib..

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