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1834324 tn?1322141104

can't sleep horrible back pain

I'm 36 weeks and when I lay down at night my back hurts so bad. It's my upper back and shoulder area. I can't find a comfortable position. When I'm on my side I get a sharp shooting pain in my ribs. Has anyone else had this? Any suggestions? I have extra pillows. I put one between my legs but it isn't helping.
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2080675 tn?1334182446
I didn't know about it either till I caught pneumonia and all my coughing popped them out. It hurt so bad. Its more common in double jointed ppl but not just common to. It didn't even show up on x rays. I went to the chiropractor and was informed of the condition. I went to the Dr and he told me there really wasn't anything I could do but take pain pills. I never took his perscription. Had to research it myself and found out about how pregnancy could cause this problem. Its called slipped rib syndrome. U can compare ur symptoms if u wanna read on it.
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1834324 tn?1322141104
Thanks ladies. @ ktowne I was planning on walking till he came out too;) @3rd_ I've never heard of this rib thing but it makes sense. Guess I'm just miserable until he gets here.
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2080675 tn?1334182446
U could have a rib out of place. Its common in pregnancy. I have slipped ribs (pregnant or not) so I feel this pain and have for years. What tips me is the pain in between ur shoulder blades. That's where the pain is a constant ache all day and night for me. When u lie on ur side u put pressure on ur ribs and can compress the nerves that run along the inside of ur ribs. Babies can get big enough and move enough to pop them out. Not much u can do until u deliver and then they will move back in place.
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2020005 tn?1628125976
I had this pain too, and a pillow between my legs really helped out, so I don't know what else to suggest, BUT it's very common to not be comfortable at all the last few weeks unfortunately :(! I was so uncomfortable my last 4 weeks I went for a walk every day and told my husband I wasn't coming back until I was in labor, and ended up waddling my little butt back disappointed! It's almost over, good luck hun!
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