Pain between posterior ribs/thoracic spine

GladysD · 06-23-2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Desinie

My neuro said that spinal lesions do not cause pain right at the spot that they are located. My MRI also showed some degenerative changes in my cervical and thoracic spine.

My neuro told me the pain I have was caused from the degerative changes and to take NSAID's for 10 days as a trial to see if that helped , to do yoga and to apply heat to the area. None of this has helped much. Do any of you have a similar problem, pain in this area? What do you do that helps? The past few days the pain seems to be worse again. It's PMS time,so perhaps that's the cause of the flare up of this pain. I just don't know. I'm tired of it though! Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences/thoughts.

Sheesh, doctors these days! If the lesions don't cause pain, right where you are having pain, where would the pain be? It's an illness of the central nervous system, does your neuro mean to say that the lesions there, can't cause the nerves that spread from it to be in pain?

Anyways, I really hope the pain subsides for you! Are the NSAID's working yet? I pulled a muscle, a couple weeks ago, used some alleve and the pharmacist told me, I could use Tylenol, which really helped me out. Pharmacists are good an understanding drug interactions and warned me not to take any ibuprofins with the naproxen.

((and the only time I recall rib pain, was when I was pregnant with my oldest, kept his little foot on my ribs for several weeks...I truly feel your pain!!

))

Mcsisters · 06-27-2013, 05:47 PM

I have occasional (every 4-6 weeks it comes) that feels like someone is stabbing me in my spine at bottom of my shoulder blades. He gave me a specific name for this nerve pain (can't remember it). He pulled up my spine MRI and said yep..the lesion is there where you are describing the pain. He prescribed something called Tegeron. I forgot to get it filled yesterday, but sent my husband to get it because it started about 2 hrs ago. He says it will help but not eliminate it and it will start to work around 30 min after taking. I will let you know if it helps. NoteK I told my family doctor 4 months ago she gave me 550 MG of Naproxen Sodium and it doesn't help.

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Originally Posted by Desinie

I get this pain right at my thoracic spine that goes right across where my bra is and in between the ribs on either side,but more on the right. Sometimes I only feel it right on my spine. I can even feel an indent on the right side between two of my lower ribs. I did have an MRI of my spine the end of November and I do have a lesion or two in my thoracic spine. My neuro said that spinal lesions do not cause pain right at the spot that they are located. My MRI also showed some degenerative changes in my cervical and thoracic spine.

My neuro told me the pain I have was caused from the degerative changes and to take NSAID's for 10 days as a trial to see if that helped , to do yoga and to apply heat to the area. None of this has helped much. Do any of you have a similar problem, pain in this area? What do you do that helps? The past few days the pain seems to be worse again. It's PMS time,so perhaps that's the cause of the flare up of this pain. I just don't know. I'm tired of it though! Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences/thoughts.

lefthanded · 06-30-2013, 01:53 PM

When I get this pain I use deep breathing and what is known as "the body scan" relaxation technique. I start with my head and work down, and I hold hard on the out-breath for a few seconds. Often when I inhale again after holding out I feel a pop in the spine which I believe is the tension slowing letting my spine relax again. It's like blowing out birthday candles, keep blowing until you can't any longer and then hold. While doing this I focus on that area and imagine the fibers letting go of one another and stretching out. then I do some gentle stretches.

Here is an archived NeuroTalk discussion about this very issue: link

WONT GIVE UP · 07-11-2013, 11:56 PM

hi can any one relate to my issue i have over the the last year , been having a number of crippling spasms in my spine and right lower rib cage i have had quartazone injections to a couple of discs that were out of place but i have had no luck i had read through and a lot of people with ms seem to have vary simular symtoms. this had been 1st tied into a lower back problem i had at work but now the insurance company is pulling out of my claim and im left with no answers and maybe soon out of my job.

my spasms can be triggerd by twisting laying flat or sitting for long periods, heavy breathing or even things like sexual activities and using the toilet, they can last from 10 seconds to 15min and they realy are super painfull . does any one else have anything like this and can anyone help me get ab answer

regaurds liam

Bort · 07-14-2013, 08:38 PM

So many doctors still believe that pain is not a notable symptom for MS. If the function of nerves is damaged and faulty transmissions being sent, you'd think nociception would be included in that, no?

I have neuromyelitis optica and pain has been a major feature in my journey - spasms in the muscles along the entire length of my spine and horrible shooting pains in both shoulders and arms (thanks, C5/6 lesions!). I have been prescribed a combination of Lyrica, Valium and Endep for this, it doesn't stop it completely but it definitely helps quite a lot. In fact I'm having a bad attack of all the pains right now because I missed my weekend doses. OTC paracetemol/ibuprofen + codeine helps with breakthrough pain (not sure what the availability of codeine products is like in your country).

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