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123456me · 13/01/2024 07:47

Hi, sorry wrong place but need some advice. So for a few years I have had what feels like cramping under my ribs cant say pain really its more been uncomfortableness. The last 6 months or so the its turned into pain I cant sit up for long cant lie on the right side etc, now feels like a massive bubble there that's moving or bursting. Been to drs and A&E had x-rays and a CT done noting showing abnormal, any ideas please?

Also was given codeine for the pain but it doesn't touch it at all

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DustyLee123 · 13/01/2024 07:49

Would you say that you have health anxiety, or anxiety in other areas of your life?

123456me · 13/01/2024 07:52

Yes diagnosed anxiety (not health anxiety)

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Aparecium · 13/01/2024 08:28

Go see a physiotherapist - private, not NHS. IME they are excellent at identifying musculoskeletal issues that doctors in general do not identify.

If you are anxious for a long time, you may be breathing short and shallow, which reinforces the anxiety. It also can lead to tension in your rib muscles and your diaphragm, which could result in the pain you describe. If this is the case for you, then there are lots of gentle physical therapies and self-care things that can help.

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