continued abdominal pain, sometimes headaches, can't lay on left side when sleeping. I have been having pain under my left rib cage for a couple of weeks. i went to the dr the other day and when she examined me she said that i have inflammation of the rib cage. how is that possible i haven t been hit, no injuries, i haven t even exercised in months. along with the pain i am having anxiety attacks i guess because i m nervous about my symptoms. i also have started having ping in my back on both sides. she prescribed me with an anti inflammatory and told me i should feel better in a couple of days but i am feeling little relief. i can t even sleep on my left side. i don t know what to do . can someone help me this is driving me crazy i hate this feeling. i can t even sleep on my left side. more info: i am 45.have alopecia since 6. on synthroid 175mg. had an laporotomy on both ovaries in august with no complication.