I have MF and for the past week have had severe pain under my left ribs and back but only when I cough. Anyone else had this?

[telvis]

[MichaelS]

I am not a doctor, but it could be that your spleen is swollen. You need to get it checked. It is a common thing to happen in PV which I had for 27 years and now I have MF.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Hi Telvis, our advice is that you see your GP as soon as you can about this pain under your ribs.

[babbittybumble]

Hello , Totally agree .. The pain could be unrelated to your MF so please see your GP.

[tombs]

Hi, does rather sound like a spleen problem. As recommended, you need to see your doctor as there are treatments available. The sooner the better!

[lucieboo]

See your doctor! GP will do, so long as he/she examines your chest. You may need an x-ray.

[Monc]

My husband was the same....pain left side thro to back and docs eventually discovered enlarged spleen and clots so u should def get it checked out.

[carlsbad]

You have received the correct advice. See your doctor and get an ultra sound of your spleen.

[wendyhelen]

As everyone has advised its maybe the spleen enlarged but my rib pain is through the bone marrow now being made in the ribs

[telvis]

Thank you all. Have now seen GP and arranged for ultra sound of spleen. Hey ho !

[Shelly1960 in reply to telvis]

please let us know how you get on

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

you are welcome, I hope it all goes ok for you.