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Does this seem like fibro pain?

Hi, I've posted here once or twice before.  I am still seeking a dx and things are being ruled out.  So far MS, Lupus and a few other things are ruled out for me.  I have tingling, numbness, headaches on and off pain, c-spine buldge, stenosis, heartburn, sinus issues, dry eyes....

I've been having pain on my right side-up in my rib cage,  This is accompanied by the inability to get a deep breath.  Seems to get worse when I eat.  It hurts to push on those ribs.  Pain wraps around my back.  Does this sound like fibromyalgia pain?? Any thoughts from anyone?  I also have constant belching and i don't know why but I think it may be related?

I've had two chest x-rays and rib x-rays and abdominal ultrasounds.  Now my dr wants to do an endoscopy.  Pain is getting worse and I am getting concerned.  I'm also having a pulmonary study done this week.

Kristin
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I don't think most people with fibro have this type of pain. It sounds like something else is going on with you, other than fibro.
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Thanks.  I've had the pain on and off for a year and my 1st Dr checked my gall bladder with two ultrasounds and also did 2 chest xrays.  My current Dr just x rayed the ribs.  I haven't had an ultrasound or full x ray in about a year.  My endoscopy is next week.

I read somewhere that sometimes fibromyalgia patients have rib pain and shortness of breath.  is this true??  

Kristin
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The pain your having on your right side under the rib cage sounds like your gallbladder. Has that been checked? I could be way off but it sounds just like the pain I had with my gallbladder. I would think if they did x-rays on your ribs they would have seen gallstones, if you have them though.  Remar
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