Question:
Pain under breasts while standing?

Yesterday I started feeling a really sharp pain right underneath my breasts, kinds in the middle of my rib cage right where it starts. There is no lump, but it feels like there should be. Then when I lay down, it's ok. Got up this morning and it is back. If I lay down it goes away, stand up and feel the sharp pain. Anyone know what this could be??? Surgery May 9, 2002 down 50lbs. On a big plateau right now.    — Patricia H. (posted on September 5, 2002)

September 5, 2002
I had a pain similar to yours. I was just fine while I was lying down, but standing and walking HURT! See my profile for details, but I think it was a pulled muscle. I took advil every four hours for several days until it was gone. The key was to not miss a dosage, even if I felt better for a little while. Good luck, I know how you feel.
   — blank first name B.

September 5, 2002
Patricia, I hope you feel better, i have no clue what it is and talking ot your doctor would be a good idea. THe reason that I am posting is becasue I read the previous post that suggested that you take advil every 4 hours wiht out missing a dose. Advil is on the NO-NO list for us post op. PLEASE do not take it with out direct orders from your doctor to do so. It can cause ulcers in our tiny tummies.
   — Vicki L.

September 5, 2002
i have had similar pain before and after surgery...always turns out to be pain from my ulcers..
   — paula B.

September 6, 2002
I'm the one who said I took advil. My bypass doctor did say I could take it, but check with yours if you are inclined to take it. I also take it for menstrual cramps.
   — blank first name B.

September 8, 2002
I felt the same pain you describe, and was told by my support group that it was probably gas pain. Their suggestion was to walk around and do some bending exercises. I had it 3 days before I asked for advice, and was afraid it was a heart thing, so wasn't working out at all. Well the bending worked like a charm.
   — Heather K.