Right pain
Female 32 the right side under my rib cage hurts. It hurts every day in the beginning on my right side under my rib cage. Anybody know why? Recommendations on how to take the pain away? Thanks
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MrsDroughtFire
Substantial_Cry_8378
Hi there! 62F with autoimmune hepatitis with cirrhosis here. I know the pain. It is not just a pain it is so annoying. I have tried: heating pads, acetominophen (just 2), laying on my left side, holding my legs just right, you name it. It started last August and it has been my constant companion since then. My hepatologist says it is the membrane around the liver that is inflamed and causing the pain.
I started taking myfortic about 6 weeks ago. The pain has decreased significantly. It is not gone, but it is much easier to tolerate.
What do your labs look like? AST? ALT?
ChismeTime7 [OP]
My AST 85 ALT 57
Grand-Revolution-580
Can you describe the pain? And is it located in the front upper abdomen area or more directly on your side or back?
Substantial_Cry_8378
The best way to describe the pain is like I did a thousand situps and my abdominal muscles are overworked. Or a stitch you get in your side from running.
Embarrassed_Song_515
Those numbers suggest something is going on. Talk to your doc. If thy brush you off, see another doc. It could be your gallbladder too
Have an ultrasound to scope out bile ducts. Could be irritation in your stomach lining and not liver related. Or, your liver could be slightly inflamed (fatty liver) and you may be sleeping on your right side. I am experiencing this. Docs weren't able to find source of the discomfort. Is it sharp pain or a dull nag?
ChismeTime7 [OP] 1 points · Jul 2026
It’s a pain that it’s there ever day and doctors just say “eat better” I don’t want to have something worse and not treat it. That’s for the advice. So an ultrasound on bile duct right? And I sleep on my left side
Global-Role-7138 2 points · Jul 2026
Believe it or not eating better is indeed the best solution. I’ve had the same problem, accompanied with bloating. I began eating more greens and smaller portions of better quality food.
MrsDroughtFire 1 points · Jul 2026
Yes try this. Could be gas.