Rib cage/sternum pain with psoriatic arthritis
Has anyone experienced pain and a grinding sensation in sternum and rib cage area?
Hi
. Have you talked with your doctor about your chest/rib pain? There two conditions common to PsA that can cause that kind of pain and sensation: costochondritis and Tietze syndrome. Here is an article that explains them. Though PsA is likely the cause, it is important not to make assumptions with chest pain. Please talk to your doctor about this if you haven't already. Best wishes! - Lori (Team Member) Thank you for the information. I appreciate it. I will discuss with my doctor at next appointment. Best wishes to you as well. Karen
I have! Honestly went to the hospital thinking heart attack. The doctors said not heart and sent me away. Very stressful. I am waiting to see a rheumatologist
Oh wow, that's so stressful,
. Glad you didn't have a heart attack. Please keep us updated on what your rheumatologist says!
Wishing you all the best,
Minel (Team Member)
when i had that pain,it was diognosed as costrcondritis cartilage tearing from the bone and it is pain like i never felt,please get a x-ray immediatly, mine turned out to be a broken rib bouncing around like a dagger ,thats quoting the doc in the er,trust me you will know i slid of a chair screaming an im pretty tough,i hope its not anything for your sake and well being ,please take my word for it get it tended to baby it ,sleep with a pillow under your armpit,bells an whistles went of when i read your question ,good luck an god bless Great advice,
. I am glad your doctor did x-rays and found that broken rib. Were they able to do anything to help it heal properly or did the rib have to be removed? Wishing you the best! - Lori (Team Member)
