Got Hansen 3.0 right side on 10th a week ago.
The pain at the scar and ribs are manageable, most of the time I don't notice.
But i have severe stabbing pain like 2 cm under the sternum central. Anyone else experienced this, I can't find any info anywhere. My surgeon is out of reach.
It's there nearly constantly.
I am a 23F experiencing persistent back and rib pain that is affecting my daily life.
The pain is mainly in my mid back and lower front ribs with burning and stabbing sensations at times. It feels like there is irritation deep in the back area when the pain starts and it can be quite intense. It does not improve easily unless I lie down flat for several hours.
I also have a clicking sensation in my back when I move or breathe, especially with deep breathing or certain movements, With deep breaths I sometimes feel something going in and out in the back and side area.
I also have mild thoracolumbar scoliosis.
My mobility is limited, especially with bending and twisting, and I cannot sit, stand, or walk for more than a few minutes without worsening pain. My front ribs feel stable, so I suspect the issue may be related to the posterior rib joints such as the costotransverse or costovertebral area.
I would like to know if anyone has experienced something similar, what the diagnosis was, and which specialist is most appropriate (spine doctor, orthopedic, or thoracic surgeon). Also what treatments helped, whether physiotherapy, injections, or other options.
Hi everyone,
I was wondering; do most people with slipping rib syndrome eventually end up needing surgery, or are there also people who manage to live with it long term and still have a good quality of life?
I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have had it for years and were able to manage the symptoms without surgery.
How has your experience been? What helped the most?
Thanks in advance.
I (30F) was diagnosed with SRS after years of not understanding my pain. Meanwhile, ive had a recurring hamstring pain, mostly behind my knee and above, that I think might be related to my SRS as they are both on the same side, which happens to be weaker than the other.
Wondering if anyone has any similar experiences and what has been helpful.
I've seen some people saying that it got worse after the surgery
I used to weigh 100 lbs more. I always had an accumulation of fat under my breasts over my lower ribs and i never knew why.
Fast forward 4 years and take away 100lb and i know see that i have this extreme rib flare. Its like i have a hard rectangular rib cage.
I imagine myself without flesh and can only picture the deformed skeleton underneath.
I have tried YouTube exercises diligently to improve it over the course of 3 months but sadly it seems like it might be slightly worse!
Not only do I have symptoms like the inability to get a deep breath in my upper lung lobes, but I am incredibly self-conscious and I have mid back pain from it. I don’t have a feminine figure and my ribs stick out further than my breasts.
It almost seems like this is a medical doctor issue, but I don’t really know where to start. I’m hoping for some advice. Also its not just the front but the entire circular rib cage front and back.
i have a mysterious HCTD (features of cEDS and Loeys-Dietz but no confirmed gene) and have been dealing with slipping ribs since early childhood. i truly can’t tell you how many times i have popped a rib out just from bending, reaching, laying on my side, etc.
i recently had a chest CT angiogram for unrelated reasons, but thought it was interesting to see the condition of my costal cartilage. i think it’s kind of validating? like there’s obvious wear and tear with atrophy and probably fractures throughout. has anyone else had similar findings on their scans?