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Pain on my left side under my rib

by jc78, Feb 19, 2007 12:00AM
I have been having pain on my left side under my rib for some time. At first, it only seemed to happen when I would sleep on my left side and in the middle of the night it would wake me up, and almost feel as if i needed to urinate. Now, it seems to happen right away when i start to lay on my left side. Does anyone have any idea of what it could be? Thank you in advance for your opinion, and or advice!
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by Judianne, Feb 28, 2007 12:00AM
To: jc78
I wonder if it could be your pancreas.  Do you feel it when push down with hand?  The pancreas is located a few inches from center under rib cage.  How are your blood tests, specifically, WBC?

by Schootche, Apr 12, 2008 12:34PM
I have a pain under my left rib, but I think it is from the acid in the strong coffee I drink.  My WBC has been low for 5 years at 3.6
and I had mono this winter with a high liver count. My mother died of pancreatic cancer. Suppose I could kick the coffee and see what happens. Should I stll see a Dr?
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