hello,I m a 31 year old male and have been experiencing acid reflux on and off for a couple of years. Just recently i ve begun having some pain in my ribs. A sharp burning sensation on the right hand side and a dull pain in the bone on the lower left hand side. Both seem worse in the morning and through the day though are usually fine at night. Also both become worse when I sniff or cough (and over winter this is quite a bit). I also had this sensation last winter, but then didn t have anything for a year (just infrequent acid reflux). The pain is also worse when I stretch. I m wondering whether this isn t something muscular or more superficial caused by my morning stretching routine - particularly sit ups - or whether it s somehow connected to acid reflux. I haven t had reflux lately but have still had the rib pain, leading me to think it might be more muscular. Can one occur without the other? I m not experiencing any fullness or bloating, but burp quite a bit, and am never nauseas or vomiting. Over the last couple of days (and also one last year) i ve experienced this sensation where I go to the toilet for a wee and then straight after feel like I need to go again. I go, but then nothing comes out, just a bit after a while. It has been happening at night. I m not sure if this symptom is connected in any way. Would very much like to hear your thoughts. Many thanks,Simon Cooper