Knotting up sensation in upper body, below rib cage area.

Guest over a year ago

For the last few years, every time I sit or move or bend a certain way, I get a very painful knot in the upper part of my body (right side, below ribcage). I can see and feel the sensation of a knot, and the only way to get rid of it is to stretch out as far as I can. You know when a rubberband is twisted and becomes knotted up? This is what it feels like. Eventually, a rubberband will break as the rubber becomes worn. I'm afraid that whatever this is, whatever part of me is coiling up is going to bust, just as a rubberband would. I've asked different doctors over the years about this, and have never gotten an answer as to what this might be. Hurts like hell when it happens!!! Also, if it happens while I'm driving, it's almost impossible to stretch out enough to get rid of the pain, not to mention that I lmust look extremely ridiculous to anyone watching me while I attempt to stretch in my car seat. Can anyone out there help, or at least is anyone out there experiencing the same thing? As they say, "misery loves company".

Thanks,

Laura

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Guest over a year ago

Actually yes..under right rib cage .if I bend over to long it feels like a knot goes up under the ribcage causing pain and loss of breath.only goes away after I stretch.

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guest over a year ago

yes, I know exactly what you are describing, I get the knots in my ribs too. Wish I knew why.

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Guest over a year ago

Sounds like it could possible be a Hiatal Hernia. I would check with your Dr

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Elly over a year ago

>:(

I have been having the same problem for a month or so,I will see my doctor tomorrow,you sound exactlty like me,I hope it is nothing serious.

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Guest over a year ago

I have this too - I have had a hysterectomy and that's when it started - well about a year later. My dr. says adhesions/scar tissue...IDK

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Guest over a year ago

any answer on what was causing this? I am experiencing the same right now...

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Guest over a year ago

I was having the same issue...my GI says it's inflammation.

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Guest over a year ago

laura I have the same problem for years,i have had all types of blood work done and cant find anything wrong.I would get these spasms as many as 10-12 times a day.they may be in my side,my back or my stomach.ON my own I tried process of elimination on my meds when I stopped statin drugs (for cholesterol) it was instant relief after a few days. I would rather a little high cholesterol than go through those spasms.If you take statins talk to your dr obout this.I now take fish oil and a tablespoon of vinegar daily.choleterol seems to be o.k. ps red yeast rice also caused spasms as it is like a statin.

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jnickels over a year ago

I have been doing this same thing exactly for about a year. Going to the Dr soon

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Guest over a year ago

I had this very same thing and they ended up removing my gall bladder removed. The pain was bad during these attacks and would double me over (very bad on a ladder). See if they will do a sonogram of your gall bladder.

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Guest over a year ago

Yes exactly what I'm experiencing only at night while lying in bed. I'll wake up and turn a certain way and receive a knotted pain in either one of my upper sides.

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Guest over a year ago

I'm experiencing the same thing. It happened yesterday when I was working out. It hasn't happened in a long time. Just recently when I started back exercising.

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Guest over a year ago

I have the same exact issue.

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Guest over a year ago

Sorry to hear that others are having the same experience but glad to know that it is not in my head. Can be anythibg from bending to tie my shoes or reach for my phone while driving. Instant pain and straightening out almost instantly releives it. Have a GI appointment in a few weeks, had an endoscopy last week and he did tell me there was inflammation. I guess that could be the deal.

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