Question:
I have a burning left rib pain that is getting worse-anyone else?

It started at 3 wks and now is so bad that I am sitting on a couch again. I can't walk, bend without a tearing sensation on the left rib. The doctor's office says its normal but now it's burning and worse--I see him next Wednesday but can I wait?    — who A. (posted on July 15, 2003)

July 16, 2003
Jill, this happened to me also. The doctor said it was muscle trauma, and would get WORSE before it got better. About 5 weeks, it stopped all together. Hope this helps.
   — Happy I.

July 16, 2003
Doctor visit today --he said it was a rib spreader reminder LOL-- the pain is from the cartilage going back in place
   — who A.

July 17, 2003
Well I'm happy to hear that's what the problem is. I visit my doc next week and that was one of the discomforts that I was experiencing. I am learning not to freak out as often these last few days since I got home from the hospital Sunday, 7/13/03
   — Rosa F.