I went to get a physical and everything came back fine. I have had alot of little lumps on my ribs and middle back on the right side. They hurt when I BREATH heavy. My doctor tells me they seem to be lipomas or cysts. All bloodwork came back fine. I do have a UTI Athough but doctor tells me it has nothing to do with the painful lumps  on my ribs. It seems they pop up alot. I now have a quarter size one on my right side rib. I do eat heatlhy and do worry alot. I also work out but these lumps are annoying. I wonder if they cause pain because they may be resting on a nerve.
Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Vital information are lacking here in the query 1. Bumps - duration, number, exact size, shape, appearance, consistency, tender on touch, itching, progress since beginning, any watery or serous discharge, movement in relation to underlying skin2. Respiratory problem if any (except hurt on breath)3. High resolution clinical photograph4. Lab reports * In absence of these I can evaluate as Multiple Neurofibromatosis. Hope this helps you.Awaiting your details. Thanks for using Chat Doctor .com & reviewing my answer. Regards dear take care.