Susan
I've never heard of taping the rib down. My Physical therapist only showed me how to push it back into place, but the results don't last too long, although some days are better than others. I would imagine your skin would be irritated from the tape. Maybe if you tried rubbing vitamin E oil into the area when it's not taped it might help. The surgeon I saw this week is sending me to see a neurologist next month so my TOS saga continues!