I have the same symptoms for about a month. Always right upper quadrant of my abdomen, just below my ribs. Not painful, but uncomfortable. Some days the "spasms"/movements are worse than others and by the end of the day felt alot of soreness there (and also my rt. lower back). Felt just like a baby kick or like an organ getting stuck on a rib. Really weird and was starting to freak me out. I came across this page in my frantic search for an answer and saw all of the similar stories. (which was a relief, except there didn't seem to be an answer to the question, "what is it?!")
Went for an abdominal US today which was normal,....however, it is felt that the symptoms are caused by a small ventral hernia in my rt. abdomen. As the peritoneal lining passes through the opening it causes the feeling of movement, and "fullness". When it snaps back into place through the opening, it causes the thumping feeling like a baby kicking. Going to confirm this on a CT or MRI next week.
Hope this helps someone out there....
Hi, I've had this for the past month. It started to get really uncomfortable. Went to the ER. And they did a CT scan with contrast dye. He said I have a hiatal hernia, but he called it a "moving "hernia. My diaphragm has opened up and about 20% of my bowels were moving up into and out of my stomach almost continuously. It's not dangerous, he said, but I should have surgery. I believe its bringing up my b/p. I'm so dizzy and nauseas, I feel like I'm being kicked in the stomach. I hope this helps. God bless you all!! Jesus Loves You❤
Cryptic pregnancy. All tests are negative and doesn’t show on ultrasound. Lasts longer than usual 9 months.
I have this too, left and right side upper abdomen under the ribs.
Endoscopy showed sliding hiatal hernia so that explains some of my symptoms (more so the ones near the centre) but there feels like quite vigorous movements where I’ve described.
Sometimes as though someone is reaching in rummaging through!
I have GERD and a lot of indigestion so to conclude, I feel a lot of these sensations may well be down to trapped wind/gas, intestinal organs having little spasms and the likes
I honestly feel that it’s a trapped gas bubble! Two other people on this thread said that when they had ultrasounds, they saw gas bubbles. It was seen on mine too! They say it will go away. I don’t know.
Having the same symptons as above.
Did anyone find out what it was?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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
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.
Has anyone heard of slipping rib syndrome? I feel like a baby is kicking me under my bottom right ribs, but I'm not pregnant. This syndrome seems to fit the bill for my symptoms - but it is not painful in my case, just a weird sensation.
I have had this feeling for past 3 years! Twice, the (2)doctor saw nothing. I just had an x-ray, and my doctor said she saw a fairly large gas bubble! The movement varies from upper right quadrant to lower left, so she said it is possible that it moves around depending on what I'm doing or ate. I'm told it will eventually go away.
I notice this after eatting fatty food i have had gall bladder out stones that were in the gall bladder can also be in the liver small ones and when you eat or drink booze they get churned up stuff like icecream sugar bread processed food etc cheese or alcohol will do it. Its the liver trying to deal with it. Remedy is to follow a vegan diet and avoid alcohol cleanse the liver for 3 months.. see if you feel better - let me know. Always check with your dr don't sit on the baby ha ha!
I have been having this for about two days. I am thinking it may be due to muscle strain from work and sitting over a computer too long. I have scheduled a discount massage in hopes it helps. If this continues I will see a health care professional. I wish previous responders would update on status.
Me too. Anyone got an answer yet?
I have this also! There is no pain but lots of movement like a babies foot in my upper abdomen and at my ribs on the right side. I am 59 and have no uterus and no gallbladder. My PA said it may be a hernia but did not suggest any tests.
I have just started experiencing this as well. Feels like a tennis ball sized baby moving just below my left ribs. I am a 46 yr old female and still have all my parts (besides my tonsils lol) what in the world is it?
I am stunned that so many are experiencing this symptom! I have been feeling movement in my upper right abdomen area, right below the rib cage, for several months. It feels exactly like a pre-born baby moving around in there, but I am not pregnant. Tonight I googled "hernia" but that did not match, next I found this website. Like some others have stated, this seems way too high for cysts in the ovaries, but I have had cysts removed 20+ years ago. I've also considered worms of some kind. It is very disturbing because the movement is so noticeable and uncomfortable. I think I will call the doctor!
Has anyone been checked for tape worms?
I have the same feeling but haven't seen the doc.
It seems way to high...for ovaries. and no discomfort here. Hmmm..
I am 50, do not have a gallbladder, and almost every day and night i feel like there is something pushing, poking or brushing up against me-from the inside right below my left rib. If I were to look in time, I believe if I looked fast enough, it would be very visible. Reminds me of pregnancy but higher up. Nerve wracking but painless. Help! I feel like an idiot even complaining to my Husband. I had a dream last night that it popped out like the size of a tennis ball and woke up right before it felt like it was coming through. Nice huh?
I am 50, do not have a gallbladder, and almost every day and night i feel like there is something pushing, poking or brushing up against me-from the inside right below my left rib. If I were to look in time, I believe if I looked fast enough, it would be very visible. Reminds me of pregnancy but higher up. Nerve wracking but painless. Help! I feel like an idiot even complaining to my Husband. I had a dream last night that it popped out like the size of a tennis ball and woke up right before it felt like it was coming through. Nice huh?