Pain in the middle of my rib cage

[Catrinaburch2015 13]

I have been having this pain in the middle of my rib cafe directly in between my boobs for a couple days now. It only happens in the morning when i'm drinking my Protein Shake. I don't usually eat Breakfast, i do the shake instead and this pain comes and it knocks me over. I usually have to walk or rock back and forth until it disappears. Then i have to eat something to prevent it from coming back.

I just had a cat scan and everything done a few days ago and i don't have any issues with my gallbladder or leaking... it just this pain appears. I don't know if it is an air pocket or what it is but man it is painful.

Has anyone else experienced this?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Are you taking an anti-acid?? It could heartburn or reflux.

[Catrinaburch2015 13]

Yes I take prescription pepcid twice a day which is supposed to help.

Maybe i don't take it early enough?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Try taking it first thing in the morning at least 30 mins to an hour before you eat.

[beachgurl84 456]

Yes definitely sounds like heartburn/reflux/gas pains. With all acid meds you need to take at least 30 mins before eating. The rocking movement is always helpful and gravity works too so a walk will help. Another idea, since it's bothering you first thing in the morning, is to look into a pillow wedge. Maybe the wedge will help prevent everything from building up overnight and you can at least get going in the morning without thinking about it.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

IF you're not already doing this, be sure to drink the Protein shake slowly.