Hey I have had the same issue since Feb. Under my left rib it feels like something is pushing against it like a balloon. I have also experienced stabbing pains under my rib, to the left of my rib and back rib with shooting pains and back pain. I have had all the blood tests too. We did also do functional tests for the pancreas (elastase) and glucose testing. All normal and no explanation for pain, the only difference is I did get the MRI. I had an MRCP for my abdomen which showed iron deposits in my liver and pancreas. I also had a back MRI which showed some bulging discs. All doctors refuse to do anymore testing as it wont show anything more - I am worried the radiologists have missed something. I keep trying to get someone to take a second look but they wont… or say they did and saw nothing.

Anyway - push for additional testing, see other doctors. I have seen 4 so far and working on a 5th. Each one has had a different perspective and ideas for what to test.

My newest current GI is a pancreas specialist. He said it could be the result of an infection I had earlier this year but could not rule out chronic pancreatitis. Because I have no functional issues in addition to the imaging showing iron he isnt able to diagnose it. He recommended small meals, low fat, low sugar diet with antioxidant rich foods to help the pancreas heal. I am still trying to convince him to do an MRCP with secretin I am reading it is a good option for diagnosing chronic pancreatitis, but he says its not that much better… he said we will watch my glucose/a1c that and elastase changes can signal pancreas is struggling and we would do imaging again.

Changing my diet has helped but I still feel pain every now and then after a meal and the feeling under my rib is always there… best in the morning but still noticeable.

Wishing you the best.