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pain in my breastbone, ribs and chest
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
I have been diagnosed with costochronditis and my chest swells. The rheumatologist and my cardiologist say there is nothing they can do about it. I have had to go up 6 sizes in my bras or I can't breathe. It has been going on for over 2 years. It will go away and then come back. Now I have pain under my left breast but the docs say everything is fine. My pulmonologist says I have arthritis in my ribs and my PC did an MRI of my head and neck and the arthritis is wrapped around my major nerve, causing a constant headache. She suggested I see a pain management doc and get a nerve bloc but my cardiologist doesn't think it will work. Any ideas?
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Thank you! I have been waiting on some one who I could identify with I have the same exact pain for Last 20 yrs .I was also told I have concostorithis. Had an attack yesterday at work..the pain,the pain is real!!..arthritis in my neck,my back under my ribs and at times pulling in my gut..ok it sounds. Crazy,then cramps under my back
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@jmb73 You might want to see a physical therapist for an evaluation. I've had similar symptoms and I have thoracic outlet syndrome which is enough to cause muscle spasms in my neck and chest, twisted ribs, and headaches that are muscular in mature. Finding a doctor who understands TOS is difficult as it is not covered well in medical schools. My physical therapist does myofascial release which helps a lot by releasing tight fascia that is restricting movement and normal function. You can do MFR work without having a diagnosis of TOS, but if you have TOS, you may be able to have physical therapy long term. TOS does cause breathing problems for me and Mayo is a good place to go for an evaluation of this. You can also try teaching medical centers that treat TOS to look for a specialist.
Here are some links with information and the link to our Connect discussion on MFR that has a lot of information.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20353988
https://www.painscience.com/articles/respiration-connection.php
https://trainingandrehabilitation.com/how-truly-treat-thoracic-outlet-syndrome/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/