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Rib cage pain???

mysilverrose
mysilverrose
Has anyone experience tenderness around their ribs? Where did it hurt? Did it hurt to move or just to touch? How long did it last?

Thank you for any feedback and God Bless!
marioncooper1
marioncooper1
I have had tenderness in my rib cage. I don't want anything or anybody to touch me,

Have you talked to your doctor about this?
jptexas
jptexas
Yes, and I was diagnosed with Costochondritis. It's a common co existing condition. A rheumatologist is best to diagnose properly. Different trains of thought on treating. Mine flares with storms much like arthritis. Cardio doc treated with indomethacin and a med for gout and rheumy treated with sulfasalazine. The latter treatment is for long term but I'm on so many meds already I opted to change other things and try to keep my inflammation down to control.
Fantod
Fantod
Sounds like Costochondritis to me too. It is one of the many *perks* that can be associated with Fibromyalgia.

No way to predict how long it is going to last. I have periodic bouts of it. Heating pad, stick on heat pads, Salon Pas patches and Arnica Gel are my solutions. I also have Epsom Salt lotion (Amazon) to apply to the sore areas.

I hope that it passes quickly. Take care.
basketballmom23
basketballmom23
I too get this. Some times it feels impossible to wear a bra. Even laying down can be painful. I don't have any treatment for it, just whatever I have for pain, which is usually Advil or an equivalent.

Feel better.
twistedpix
twistedpix
Tenderness pretty much all over the ribs. It's frequent. I no longer wear bras because of the pain and get lots of crap for it.
holliecc
holliecc
I get it all the time, its called a 'fibro hug' you can google it. It means basically it will feel either as if a giant is hugging you so hard it crushes your rib cage or as though a giant has done such. I can last between 40 minutes and a week for me personally. Hot showers help, also supporting yourself with pillows and keeping warm. Keep on fighting! XoXo
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