 [ Symptoms ] what are some physical symtoms that are caused by thyroid disease  i was diagnosed with hypothyroid disease i have 13 nodules that are enlarged on the thyroid i have had some biopsies which all came back negative i have joint pain and read that could be caused by lack of thyroid hormone [ Disease ] hi thank you for posting on question doctors com on the 11th rib is already floating rib so it may be left in place if it is not causing any impact on other tissues surrounding it