We had the same experience. Skip Dr. Klinker. Dr. Adam Hansen is the best. My daughter is doing a lot better since the surgery performed by Dr. Hansen.
A pediatrician first mentioned her rib slipped, but thought it would be temporary. After that we went through lots of test, all normal. Also did PT. Finally I found Dr. Klinkner, she diagnosed it and performed surgery. That surgery did not go well. Things got worse. So, we went to Dr Hansen.
It seems impossible to get a correct diagnosis. I have found since I have degeneration that is all that is focused on because they don't see anything else. Because of conversations here I have finally gotten them to target the intercostal nerve area rather than my spine.
Wow! I've been off the boards awhile. Ribs feel pretty good, but I have also battled SIBO for a year along with ribs. No wonder my pain was so bad.
My surgery involved a small resection of rib 8 cartilage and repair of rib 10 which was hypermobile and all over the place. So now, 10 is sutured to the tip of rib 8 with 9 sutured special in-between. My rib 9 was poking my diaphragm a lot and causing a lot of spasms.
Usually cases are not quite this difficult and surgery is about an hour. Mine was 2.5 I believe.
So sorry it took me so long to respond.
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Hello @brayimee I hope you don’t mind me getting in touch. Can I ask if your sibo was caused by your slipping rib syndrome or was this a complete separate issue? I hope you are doing well.
@johnbishop I still have not been diagnosed, but head to WV in a little over a week to be checked and possibly have surgery.
My symptoms are all over. Rib pain. Upper abdomen pain, a lot of GI issues, muscle spasms, nerve pain, my whole alignment is off, but.. All my symptoms are mainly left side. I have mass tension in the body which causes other issues with my muscles.
I have spoken with a handful of people on a Facebook support group called slipping rib syndrome and they all think this is it for me. This is likely the cause of so many issues. I pray everyday this is it and I will get better. Its so depressed not being able to participate in life. Especially when you don't know whats wrong.
Thank you. No I have not been diagnosed. I can't find a doctor who knows anything about it unfortunately. I've been doing research on it and it lines up to a T with what I've been dealing with
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1 ReactionA pediatrician first mentioned her rib slipped, but thought it would be temporary. After that we went through lots of test, all normal. Also did PT. Finally I found Dr. Klinkner, she diagnosed it and performed surgery. That surgery did not go well. Things got worse. So, we went to Dr Hansen.
It seems impossible to get a correct diagnosis. I have found since I have degeneration that is all that is focused on because they don't see anything else. Because of conversations here I have finally gotten them to target the intercostal nerve area rather than my spine.
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2 ReactionsHello @brayimee I hope you don’t mind me getting in touch. Can I ask if your sibo was caused by your slipping rib syndrome or was this a complete separate issue? I hope you are doing well.
Did you ever find out what was going on? I have same symptoms!
I need help finding a doctor who is familiar with slipping rib syndrome in Florida. Please if anyone knows any information
Hi @kelseyh, if you would like to consult with a Mayo Clinic expert, you can request an appointment here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Have you been diagnosed with slipping rib syndrome?
Thank you. No I have not been diagnosed. I can't find a doctor who knows anything about it unfortunately. I've been doing research on it and it lines up to a T with what I've been dealing with