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Severe rib pain incapacitating me - help!

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Novanonplus · 30/07/2025 10:15

Hello,

37 weeks pregnant…heavy and fed up. I’ve got severe acid reflux and heartburn (since week 15) and I’m on meds to help.

in my second trimester I had extremely uncomfortable rib pain on my right side but nothing nefarious.

in the last week my left ribs are causing me so much pain I can’t move! It’s sharp and a hot searing pain 😭 I’m stretching and using my pregnancy ball but it’s constant and I’m finding standing, walking, sitting all horrific.
im putting pressure on my left side to ease the pain.

I can’t eat either because of the pain.

does anyone have any tips on how to handle this? It’s so bad I struggle leaving the house or doing the basics like shower or get down the stairs.

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CustardCream31 · 30/07/2025 11:59

Sorry you’re experiencing this.
Definitely speak to your midwife to rule out anything related to cholestasis as pain in that area can indicate this. It might just be baby terrorising your ribs, but better to be safe than sorry!

Novanonplus · 31/07/2025 17:05

Just an update….it wasn’t my ribs it is actually contractions!
a couple of midwives told me it’s just your ribs but I just knew it was something a bit more.
i have been monitored due to changes in baby movements (all fine) but the doctor came in and asked if I knew I was having contractions every 10 mins!
they checked to see if I was dilating and I’m not so I’ve been allowed to go home but monitor contractions.

the pain has been beyond horrendous so please everyone don’t ignore it!

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Nimnuan · 31/07/2025 18:45

Excellent! Glad to hear it :)

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