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Moving Ribs, No Pain. Reason?

Hello, ive been having a problem with my ribs, it feels like there moving/shifting around. I have had this happen for a couple weeks maybe months now. I think its getting worse but everytime I try to go to someone for help they think im paranoid. There is no pain but lots of discomfort to the point that I cant stay still for more than 5 minutes
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for writing in.
Feeling the ribs moving without associated pain is not a very serious problem. Its a bit difficult to comprehend moving ribs without examining you.
No one cal call you paranoid for that.
I would suggest you to go to your doctor and explain in detail about how you feel. Where the movement starts and for how long duration. You have not told any thing about your age and any injury to your ribs.
If your doctors thinks right, they will ask for a chest X ray to rule out any internal causes.
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Moving Ribs, No Pain. Reason?

Hello, Thanks for writing in. Feeling the ribs moving without associated pain is not a very serious problem. Its a bit difficult to comprehend moving ribs without examining you. No one cal call you paranoid for that. I would suggest you to go to your doctor and explain in detail about how you feel. Where the movement starts and for how long duration. You have not told any thing about your age and any injury to your ribs. If your doctors thinks right, they will ask for a chest X ray to rule out any internal causes.