I too have multiple herniated thoracic discs, the worst being T6-7. I have all the symptoms you describe. I've been told there is no surgery for this and "it" will get worse.
I really need to know what I've got in store. While I know everyone is different and therefore symptoms will differ, there will be some common ground (like the rib pain).
As time has passed, has anything changed? Legs/arms? Anything? Please, any info at all, that you think may help me better understand what's probably coming, I'd appreciate.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read/answer/help.