Fibromyalgia and costochondritis

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Avatar n tn s how I discovered MedHelp, and from here, and from a few other internet sites I managed to collect enough information on costochondritis, fibromyalgia, and a condition called CFS or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to convince my regular physician to look into it. And I was diganosed with CFS, and fibro. And one of the co-morbids was costochondritis...
1296799 tn?1272553412 It is located to the top of my left breast and it is a sharp to dull pain that comes and goes. I have been diagnosed with Costochondritis and I am not sure what all that entails so I was looking for some support here. I got a steroid shot on Tuesday and a prescription of Previcid. What is weird is the pain does not seem to bother me when I am relaxed. But sense I worry about it all the time I have wine to relax and it helps. Is this weird or what?
Avatar f tn fro about 2 years i have had a swollen abdomen-lumpy and tender which progressed to sore and protruding ribs.have had ct and mri scans which gave no clues.doctors seem to ignore symptons,now i have a feeling of tightness around my ribs and am sore all around them.it feels like ribs are digging in me.
Avatar n tn I have been experiencing symptoms of extreme chest tightness with soreness through the center of my chest (sternum). I have also felt like it is harder to get full breaths of air because my chest is tight and my throat feels tight. I have been to a pulmonary dr. who said I don't have asthma. It has also felt like it is harder to feel my heartbeat through my chest. Like my heartbeat is weaker.
Avatar f tn When RA attacks it, it becomes inflamed and sore just like a joint, which of course causes pain and a feeling of tightness when you breathe. You could also be suffering from fibromyalgia, which often occurs with RA and causes body pain and fatigue. It's very important that you be treated for RA, not just the symptoms which is what Darvocet was doing. Just because you don't have as much pain doesn't meant the disease isn't continuing to do damage.
Avatar f tn Their must be a lot of Lucy's on here if you had to go way up to 2340. A little humor. I'm glad you asked the question about chest pain. I get chest pain so extreme that the doctors thought I was having a heart attack. Thankfully no but they put me through hell to find out. I never want to go through all that again. I never thought of Fibro. being the cause. Have you heard anything more about it?
1448748 tn?1312956208 thanks selma... good info.. still wondering if it is common in people with chiari.
675329 tn?1297288378 What do you mean by breathing difficulties? You said pain, but is it pain from expanding your ribcage? Does it hurt less if you breathe slowly, pressing down your diaphragm and having the expansion happen as low as possible? Or where is the pain? Are you have problems fully exhaling? Did they check your O2 saturation to see if you were getting enough oxygen?
Avatar n tn i have fibromyalgia and i just think it has to do with that. i have had all kinds of tests and nothing shows. so i just live with the fact i have it and just try not to dwell on it.
390388 tn?1279636213 One possible symptom of fibromyalgia is Costochondritis. You can also have pain in your sternum from this. If you have spoken to your doctor and they have ruled out all possible serious diagnoses then I would almost feel assured that it is fibro.
Avatar n tn In 2006 i must have been to hospital with the pain about 10 times. My GP is investigating me for fibromyalgia as i suffer with other various aches and pains, fatigue amonst other symptoms. Can costochondritis cause these symptoms? Would any heart problem have been found in my tests? In your opinion do you think i can relax about my heart worries? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you for your input and time to answer me.
Avatar n tn Costochondritis, can have a sharp chest wall pain worsened by movement, direct pressure on that area. Costochondritis can be a part of certain diseases like fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis,ankylosing spondylitis etc. Importantly, anxiety and panic attacks, depression are frequently associated with chest pain, dull or sharp both, accompanied by shortness of breath, worsened by emotional stress and not relieved by nitroglycerin. so it’s a diagnosis of exclusion.
Avatar f tn Hi, You symptom of pain on the left side of chest and no energy can be due to costochondritis and fibromyalgia. Costochondritis affects 50-60% women with fibromyalgia. The exact reason is not known. http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/fibromyalgia_chest_symptoms.html Please discuss this possibility with your treating doctor and keep us posted!
Avatar f tn I have had EKGs, MRI of brain and cervical spine, blood tests, EMG...and have been pretty thoroughly checked out. I even tried some cymbalta to see if it was anxiety related, but it did nothing. Some days they happen 30 plus times, other times only once or twice a day. I often experience dizziness and vertigo sensations (and occasionally blurred vision) as well. Has anyone heard of or experienced anything like this? I'm only 18 and I just have no clue why this is happening!
981885 tn?1248585122 however, costochondiritis rarely causes any physical complications. Costochondritis affects about 60% to 70% of fibromyalgia sufferers. Costochondritis rib pain can last for weeks and even months, and can reappear at different intervals throughout your illness. Please visit a pain clinic or rheumatology clinic because they deal with Fibromyalgia . Please take good nutritious diet with multivitamins , multiminerals and Omega 3 supplements .
Avatar m tn Since you do not mention any other symptoms, it is less likely to be any of these except costochondritis. This causes pain and tenderness at points where your ribs attach to your breastbone. The inflammation around the joint area gives sharp pain on taking a breath. This can also cause tenderness on pressing the area which pains. An orthopedic doctor can diagnose this for you. Generally there is no cause. However it can be due to infection, blow, injury, or fibromyalgia.
Avatar n tn Chest pain aggravated by laughing yawning, moving in certain directions, stretching and deep breathing goes more in favor of costochondritis, which causes pain and tenderness at points where your ribs attach to your breastbone. The inflammation around the joint area gives sharp pain on taking a breath. This can also cause tenderness on pressing the area which pains. An orthopedic doctor can diagnose this for you. Generally there is no cause.
Avatar m tn Then gall bladder issues, liver dysfunction and duodenal ulcer should be looked into. Costochondritis and arthritis too can cause these type of pains. Extreme exposure to cold, strenuous activity and muscle pull can be the other reasons. It could also be shingles if the area in front and the back is at the same level. Fibromyalgia is another possibility. Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Take care!
Avatar m tn Hello, Since the cardiac causes have been ruled out,so other possibilities that need to be probed are costochondritis,GERD,peptic ulcer disease,fibromyalgia,lung conditions and esophageal motility disorder. Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. Pls take an appointment from a physician and get yourself thoroughly examined so that a confirmatory diagnosis can be made.
Avatar n tn Had triple by-pass about 7 months ago and cardioligist said may be fibromyalgia. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Avatar f tn Hi, It could be a condition called costochondritis and you can try any NSAID.. and see if you feel better in a week. If it persist after that do see a doc.
Avatar f tn Costochondritis causes pain and tenderness in the locations where your ribs attach to your breastbone (costosternal joints). Often the pain is sharp, though it can also feel like a dull, gnawing pain. Pain associated with costochondritis occurs most often on the left side of your breastbone, though it can occur on either side of your chest.
Avatar n tn Hello, Left-sided chest pain can have several causes like Costochondritis, Tietze’s syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Heart disease, Heartburn or Gastroesophageal reflux, and Anxiety. He can take pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac. However, I would still suggest that you seek consult with a Doctor to exclude more serious causes of chest pain. Your Doctor would examine him and request for several tests like blood tests, Chest x-ray, EKG, and Echocardiogram.
Avatar m tn Some other possibilities are anemia and thyroid diseases(hyperthyroidism),fibromyalgia, Ankylosing spondylitis and irritation of the nerves supplying the chest by buldging disc of cervical or thoracic vertebrae. Are you a smoker?Cigarette smoking is also associated with chronic chest pain. Pls discuss these possibilities with your doctor. Hope I have provided you with sufficient information.In case you need any more then pls post us.
Avatar n tn I already have fibromyalgia and arthritis. He recommends injections. I feel trapped in pain! This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/294225'>Chest pain</a>.
Avatar f tn Chest pain aggravated by laughing yawning and deep breathing goes more in favor of costochondritis, which causes pain and tenderness at points where your ribs attach to your breastbone. The inflammation around the joint area gives sharp pain on taking a breath. This can also cause tenderness on pressing the area which pains. An orthopedic doctor can diagnose this for you. Generally there is no cause. However it can be due to infection, blow, injury, or fibromyalgia.