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Re: Rib cage & sternum pain during pregnancy

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:48:05 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 24 Jul 2003, Kathy wrote: >
>I am 23 weeks pregnant with child #1 and have had almost constant rib
>cage pain (primarily in front and back, some on side) on my left side
>for the past four weeks. My doctor said that it's my rib cage
>expanding, but why only the left side? Yesterday my sternum area (low,
>between my rib cage, but above soft tissue) hurt as well. I'm 5'1" and
>wonder if my height contributes to this problem, as I cannot find anyone
>else experiencing this. Any ideas as to the cause of the sternum pain?
>Any ideas to relieve the pain? I cannot find anything consistent that
>provides relief. Should I be concerned that it's expanded to between my
>rib cage? Is this something I should expect to deal with for the
>remainder of the pregnancy? Help!

It's normal and also your height is a factor.

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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