I have Fibromyalgia, which is horrid ~ I have spasms in my ribcage for 20+ minutes and must lie flat on my back. I feel like a twisted pretzel during the 'attack' ... and the pain is unbearable.
I have had these for years. to me it is like a charly-horse spasm. I get them under my rib cage or even in my stomach. It will bulge into a knot like a snake sometimes.
If I am near some BenGay and can rub it real fast into the spot it does help after a bit. I have asked doctors about it. they do not know what to tell me. It can start when I twist around to reach for something. Or just no reason at all.
I think it must be muscular.It can last from a few min. to 15 min. But I will tell you it is disabling at the time. The pain is fierce and I hope it doesn't happen while I'm driving. It's very sore afterwards just like when you get a charley-horse in your legs.
Joanie141
do you take medication for the IBS....i am just starting on 10 mg of Bentyl before i eat and just before bed. The doc said that this will stop my spasms which are in the same area as what you have stated. I do not know yet if this will help but just wanted to let you know. Good luck!