Movement under Rib

[larshy]

Does anyone know what could be moving around in my left side under my ribs? When I am leaning to the left i am able to press on my left side and feel something move back and forth under my ribs. It is almost like it is popping out from my ribs and then when i push on it it pops back under my ribs! Has anyone experienced this? Could this be my spleen or stomach or kidney or anything else? Before I started pressing on whatever it is it felt fine. Now its kind of tender. If anyone has any ideas i would be greatful for your input. Thanks!

[WestCoastLisa]

I am so glad to hear I'm not alone also!!  It's on my right side coming from my thoracic area.  I get pain on my middle right side (sometimes causes a ripping sensation down my lower back if I move wrong and can't move for a few days without horrid pain).  My rib pops all the time.  I actually use the hooking method all the time to pop it into place to relieve pressure, but it pops back out right away.  I did carry a heavy bag on my right shoulder for over 20 years and figure this contributed.  I'm sure I have slipping rib syndrome.  I also get a sore upper chest along with it (which seems strange).  I have had only an X-ray and all that it shows is degenerative disc disease and mild scoliosis in my thoracic region (all my siblings have this also) but none have a rib issue.  I have to wrap my middle ribs to sleep well and wear a brace if I'm doing anything, to prevent pain or injury.  Sometimes I get slight pain on my left ribs in the same side area as my right.  It's like that thoracic area is loose at my spine??? Looking online is not encouraging since this appears to be almost unknown to the medical community and no real fix!!  I've had this over 2 years and it just keeps getting worse.  I have to walk around stiff backed since twisting is a big No No!  Thus, my back muscles have become very weak.  I tried PT and it has done nothing,  I am going to get an MRI and go to a back specialist crossing my fingers.  Has anyone had anything help!???  Is this the same symptoms as any of you???  I feel like I'm the only person on the planet with this issue!  I wonder if it's connected to my autoimmune disorder?

[dawn_Riddler]

This is exactly how i feel + i have it on my right side too..it stopped for a while, meaning couple of months but like seconds ago it started moving again and i am seriously freaking out...

[Kkar96]

I have the Sam feeling. It's as if it's a baby moving or a muscle twitching. Has anyone had a diagnosis on what it is or could be?

[ChristAddams]

I have this as well. If you look at an anatomy diagram or photograph you will see that edge along your rib cage from the sternum all the way down is cartilage, not just bone like the side of your ribs. Just like cartilage in your knees and elbows, it can shift, and yes that will probably make it sore pushing it back and forth. I'm a hypochondriac with OCD so I catch myself pushing it back and forth but only when I sit a certain way, can I do it. It never causes pain. I wouldn't worry unless it isn't cartilage and grows or actually starts getting painful, otherwise just leave it be. Hope that helps.

[Triciaray]

I have just started experiencing this as well. Feels like a tennis ball sized baby moving just below my left ribs. I have no pain or discomfort. I am a 46 yr old female and still have all my parts (besides my tonsils, lol) what in the world is it?

[TuShoes]

Did you find out what it was?

[Jbalbier]

Sorry I don't have an answer but I just wanted to add to the list that your not alone. Just below to just under my left rib. Feels like a baby moving or kicking. I've had 3 so I know the feeling well. It's been going on for about 6 months. I don't know that I would call in painful but it's so strong at times the irritation could be described as painful and has seemed to get stronger over the months.

[kstoman]

Hi thereI am also glad to see that I am not the only one with this weird condition but at the same time wish you were healed and did not have to deal with it anymore.It has been going on for about 5 months  now snd driving me insane worrying about it.Under left rib and in sternum area fels like a band snapping when I move and mostly when I lay down.No pain just very worrisome. People treat me like im crazy and its all mental but Iknow better.Doctor doesn't have a clue.Well hope you get some relief from this thing and wish all on this forum the same.It has not killed me yet so I am gonna stop the worrying.

[trinilink]

Is it still happening? The clicking is worrying me and is very annoying and uncomfortable. I don't have insurance and can't ask a doctor.