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Upper abdomen, Lower rib cage movement

I am not pregnant, but am feeling movement in my lower right rib cage, or upper abdomen. It is the same feeling I had when pregnant, like there is foot or hand of the baby moving in that area. I have had it for a few days now, and am wondering what it could possibly be. Thanks!
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I also feel the same thing, feels like there is a baby kicking and moving  in my upper abdomen, just below my rib cage. its weird feeling and discomfort. has anyone have answer yet?
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How long has this been going on for you, LeanneFelices?  I guess I have to ask the obvious, we are sure you aren't pregnant, right?  Is it painful or more like uncomfortable?  
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This is crazy googled the same thing and found this page.  I'm 52 yrs old.  Mother of six and have not had a baby in 16 yrs.  I am not late on menstrual, but recently started feeling a fluttering sensation.  I have noticed it happens a lot after I eat.  I have also been addicted to Halls cough drops and noticed it happening a lot after I eat one.  Anyone else experience it after eating or taking Halls?
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So I feel movement too but it doesn't hurt.  It feels like it felt when I was like 5 months pregnant.  I just would be sitting at the desk and just feeling movement.  I can't be pregnant but I did go out of town to see a friend 5 months ago.  Just wondering what came of every body else's?
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Omg I have the same exact thing! I have been to the hospital 5 times in the past 2 weeks and no dr. are listening to me. I went for  multiple  CT scans, MRI and they found nothing, all blood work came back normal, what could it be? I’m becoming very concerned and dr. just seem to think I’m crazy! They wanted to prescribe antidepressants and Xanax. Help! I need answers...
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I have this same thing for the first time and my daughters 5. I think it might be phantom kicking like when amputees still feel there limbs. But it does feel exactly like a baby putting a foot under my ribs. When I feel it with my hand it feels like a muscle spasm. I notice more before a period. Could be due to the muscles contracting and causing spasms in the other muscles.
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Has anyone found out anything my lower left side under my rib hurts it happened after my 2nd section 8 months ago and i hold my my stomach right there to get things done im only 20 but this stuff hurts
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I have the exact same symptoms! I also have really bad pains that last for hours!! I have IBS but this is so different! I have also been having accidents in my pants. Sometimes it just pours out and other times I just can't make it to the restroom. I have had a CT scan, X-rays and tons of blood work test. They found NOTHING! I am thinking about having a general surgeon take a look. It's causing me to miss work almost losing my job.
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Amberannemunsell, how old are you? I took a pre-menopause pill once that had soy and black coash or (cocash) and was experiencing almost the same thing as you. I guess I had a reaction to the soy or the other ingredient. It stopped once I quit the pills.
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