Question:
I have a burning pain in my upper back that radiates to my chest

I am 2 months post-op and there is a burning pain in my back, right at and above the bra, that hurts all the way around to my chest and the diaphram area. Does anyone know what is causing this? I've taken Ibuprofen for it, but it doesn't help. It doesn't feel like indigestion or heartburn.    — Gayle G. (posted on May 9, 2000)

May 9, 2000
Does the pain come & go? Do you still have your gall bladder? Call your doctor and give him your symptoms....
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 9, 2000
I work in a chiropractic office and your symptoms sound like you might have a rib subluxation. Ice your mid back area and if it doesnt help; go see your surgeon. If he cant figure out the problem. See a CHIROPRACTOR. Good luck. Please keep me posted.
   — Lady C.

May 9, 2000
...I used to have that... it is no fun.. it woke me up at night... the burning ache started right under my bra in the center and went around to the right side to my back.. I took pepcid, ginger and sometimes peppermint tea and it helped eventually... it did turn out to be gall bladder/stones... I saw HUGE stones on the ultrasound they took... have it checked out if you still have it... Take Care...
   — California J.

May 10, 2000
Hey Gayle: I had the exact same symptoms at about the same time after my surgery. I asked here and got the same answers about possible gall bladder. I waited to see the doctor because it didn't seem to be terrible pain. I hurt the most at night and in bed. It did pass and now I rarely have the pain. I wouldn't wait if I were you. Next time I will go and have it checked. Good luck.
   — Dot W.

May 10, 2000
Hi Gayle, Do you still have your gallbladder? It sounds like gallbladder pain to me. Hope this helps!
   — Laura P.

May 10, 2000
Gayle: I have a pain like you describe and my doc says it is muscle pain because I'm still trying to protect my stomach muscles. I use a heating pad for relief. However, I do not have a gallbladder and that would be worth checking out. Hope you find relief soon.
   — Cindy H.

May 10, 2000
DOES YOUR PCP KNOW THIS? IF NOT GO TO HIM/HER STAT! Reason i say that is because it may be cardiac related, or may not. Good way to tell cardiac pain from skeletal pain is by pressing on it or taking a deep breath, if the pain increases with touch or deep breathing it's mostly related to inflamation than cardiac, but go see your doctor! Alot of obese people suffer from a process called (SPELLING) COSTOCHONDITIS, an inflamation of the cartlidge betwenn the ribs, To be safe GO TO YOUR DOCTOR,
   — TJ J.