Rib pain question...again

I have asked about the rib pain before. I suffer with this on and off every month. The pain comes out of nowhere. Sometimes one side, sometimes both. They feel bruised when it hurts. My question is this...has anyone ever experienced the pain that it actually hurts a bit worse when you breathe in?

Hoping this is just a Lyme thing and nothing serious. It is on the right side now. I get nervous about my gallbladder, but I had a scan about a month and a half ago and all looked good there. Thanks for any replied as I am a but freaking out.

One more thing....does it ever end? It's been over 2 years and I think I am in my "I'm sick of this crap days"

NJ Girl,
Not happy that you feel the same but kind of glad I am not alone. I can't take a deep breath or it feels like a knife like pain. I don't see my doc for 3 weeks so I am interested to see what your doc says. I will call him if it doesn't let up. It has felt this way since 4am thismorning.. I have gotten it before but it hasn't lasted this long.

If it is your ribs I don't think it can affect your heart. Probably just scary cuz it is on that side. Ughhhh this disease is mad! Thanks for the input

Dowa,

I just looked up the Costochondritis and wow, sounds just like what I have. Either that or the Tietze syndrome ( i have swelling as well). I am nervous because it really hurts when I breathe so I put a call in to my doctors emergency line just to see if I should go to the hospital to make sure it is not my heart. I am really thinking that if I do go, it is going to be like every other time I go when they tell me there is nothing wrong. I do have an appt tomorrow with a Rheumotologist so maybe he can shed some light on this.

Lovelabs,

Costochonditis can definitely hurt when you take a breath since everything is so inflammed. I've been struggling with this for a few months now and it's never lasted this long. It can also make you short of breath. Look it up on google. You may also want to look up Teitze syndrome.

Here are two great links that can help:

www.mayoclinic.com/health/costochondritis/DS00626/DSECTION=symptoms

Other costochondritis symptoms may include:

•Pain when taking deep breaths
•Pain when coughing
•Difficulty breathing

Teitze Syndrome link:

www.medicinenet.com/costochondritis_and_tietze_syndrome/article.htm

Still tell your doctor what's going on. I hope it eases up for you soon.

So my LLMD called me back last night and thought it was the costochondritis as well but didn't want to take a chance and have it be my heart or lungs so he sent me to the ER. My EKG was normal but bloodwork showed a possible clot so they had me do a nuclear test that looks for clost and that came back negative. Just as I thought, the Dr said he didn't see anything life threatening. He was one of the nicer doctors I have seen in the ER and did think it was related to the Lyme as well and considered it being costochondritis. I do go the Rheumotologist today so I will see what they say. I am going to go to my local health food store today to try the Emu Oil. At this point, it is so painful I am willing to try anything!

My rib pain has returned again also. Once Iwent othe ER as it was so bad and he put me on 800mgs Ibuprofen. I ende up getting shots from a pain dr, into the interstitial spaces. This was all before I knew I had Lyme and it was part of "fibro". I have learned to be very careful how and how long I bend over, carry things, lifting, etc to prevent it coming on that bad again.

I have terrible neck and shoulder pain too. I remember before I knew I had Lyme my shoulder pain was so bad. A doctor actually told me it was probably because my purse was too heavy! Rib pain is bad, but on and off so I do get a break!

Rib pain was one of my earliest symptoms. Interestingly, its what lead me to think I had Lyme when none of the MDs I was seeing had a clue. Evidently, they don't use google. ; )

For me the rib pain seemed worse in the morning and late at night. As much as I hated it....I'll take it any day over neck and upper back pain. 'I'm sick of this crap' too. However, it's interesting how one minute I just want to give up....and the next I pull myself together and try to move forward. It gets harder and more frustrating over time but I have to think that there is light at the end of this god awful mess. Keep fighting.

I have a health food store right down the street from where I live.. it's called Health Haven in Hainesport, NJ. I baught the lotion in a a little bottle. I am going to try the pure oil next. I think it is starting to work a little to take the edge off but not enough! The nutritionalist have an entire protocol for Lyme disease so I am going to make an appointment with them for a consultation for herbs and supplements. Apparently they see a lot of people in my area with Lyme disease. I'll try anything at this point!