Pain Just Below the Ribcage - Liver & Pancreas Disorders Message Board

Sharrie2006 · 02-26-2006, 06:55 AM

I've had CT scans and xrays, the doctors (both GI and Hep) have said my liver is not enlarged, my gall bladder is okay, and my kidneys are too. My blood tests have come back "unremarkable" for everything from enzymes to cancer/tumor, yet there are times when I ache just under my ribcage.

Now they've got me doing a 24 hour peefest in a bottle to check the protein spill? Does this make sense?

Is it possible to have liver disease, even though everything says I shouldn't? Should I have a liver biopsy anyway?

Sharrie

soccermom0502 · 03-03-2006, 12:03 PM

Well, its funny !!! I thought I was the only one going crazy. I have the same symptoms and have had them for at least 2 - 3 years. I have been thru all of the tests ,xrays, ultrasounds etc etc. The only test that I had come back not normal was the hydascan, have you done one of these ?? It tests how well and and what percentage your gallbladder functions.
Mine was very abnormal b but my Dr and the surgeon said that they dont rely on those to much and that it was my choice to have it removed.
Well, I chose not to becasue they couldt give me a definite answer as to whether or not it would make the pain go away.
So, I am stuck and I dont know what to do. They have also checked my liver and said its normal. I dont think its normal to have a gnawing achy pain in spot for so long. I dont know about the protein spill, they have never made me do that ?
I hope you find some answers

Ironman2 · 03-04-2006, 06:02 AM

Welcome to my world!

I have had pain below my rib cage on the right side for the last 7 years. I have had Ultrasounds, CT Scans, Hida Scan...

My Hida Scan numbers came back at 4%, which is very low. So I had my Gallbladder removed even though I didn’t have traditional symptoms.

One year later, that annoying pain is still there. Might even be a little worse since my surgery.

I have had some liver enzyme issues thinking maybe something is wrong with my liver creating the pain. But, my numbers are very low and track up and down. If it was liver, it would have to be really swollen and my numbers do not reflect that.

The pain after awhile makes me feel like a hypochondriac, guess I should just live with it at this point.

lcouch0936 · 03-05-2006, 06:59 PM

i know what yall are talking about.i just strated having pain in my right side about 4 weeks ago.but now there is a med size lump under my ribcage.and i dont know what is going on i am going to the dr in a few days to see if he can find out what is going on with me i am only 33 years old and i had my gallballder took out last year.so i know it cant be that.is any one eles out there got a lump under you ribcage on the right side?and i have a lot of pain also on the same side if there is anyone out there know what is going on will u please let me know thanks....lisa

shoebears · 04-23-2006, 03:17 AM

Hi,

I was surprised to see how many people have pain or discomfort under their right rib! I first experienced this pain back in November, 2006. I was sitting in bed reading with a cat on my lap and I sat up quickly. The pain was so sharp it took my breath away. It felt like something was pinched and I could feel things release as the pain subsided. Since then I have had intermittent discomfort under the right rib. Nothing sharp like that initial pain. Sometimes if I laugh really hard I feel the tightening like something is pinched again and then feel it release as the pain goes away. Some days I don't feel anything at all. I have scoliosis and have a Herrington rod in my back, so my first thought when I had the pain was that my spine had poked something on the right side. My spine is not completely straight and does actually angle to the right at the bottom. I had pain with my collar bone once that had lasted three months and I finally went to see a back specialist. He could find nothing wrong and the pain eventually went away on its own. I have kind of thought maybe the pain/discomfort I have been having on the right side would eventually also go away on its own and I have not seen a doctor about it. In addition to the scoliosis, I also have IBS. I have never had a colonoscopy as the internist who was my colleague felt I had my IBS under control and said he would only perform a colonoscopy if he felt it was absolutely necessary due to the risks involved. My mother had ulcerative colitis and has had most of her large intestine removed. I do know that my insides flare up with stress or when I eat certain foods/spices and I have a presciption for Tributine that I use prior to eating out or after I have eaten something that has affected my stomach. What a lifesaver those pills have been! I am curious to find out what people who are experiencing this right sided pain near the ribs have been diagnosed with as it seems many have undergone an onslaught of tests with no confirmed diagnosis. I hate to bother doctors, but also don't want to put off having something checked that could be serious.