is the er needed ?

Hi everyone, I was doing fantastic until this . I'm having pain in my ribs back and a poking sensation upper abdomen between my ribcage ... I've had it at least since Nov 13th I don't have a doc until the middle of Dec closest appointment I could get. Should I be worried this is sinister? Should I go to the er ?? Could it be posture related. It will go away and show up again when I move a certain way ...

What you are describing sounds like muscle spasms, possibly nerve as well. I get that pattern of pain frequently and it's related to sleeping on my stomach.

I'm certain the herniated discs in your neck are affecting it. Everything in the body is so interconnected that it wouldn't surprise me if those discs were the culprit. Have you tried any light back stretching? Sometimes the muscles around my ribcage/sternum/mid and upper back get so tense that a little light yoga and stretching works wonders.

I.P.,

Considering all that you have told us, and the fact that your doctor does not see any red flags from what you describe...

...I think it is safe to assume that the discomfort is from either your neck issues, or the roller coaster, the P.T., or a combination thereof.

Keep up with your therapy and coping skills. Use positive mantras for reassurance, and that this is expected...and will pass with time.

Keep us updated, and we'll keep you encouraged. :)

S.C.

So, it sounds like no news is good news...

...and that you can rest assured and wait until your appointment with your regular doctor coming up.

Hopefully you will get a clear plan for how to feel your best all around with his/her help. :)

S.C.

IP,

I had something around my ribs once...pulled muscle/bruised cartilage...

...took forever to heal!

I think you can trust what the doctor told you.

Peace and progress,

S.C.