lesliem
"Has anyone experienced costochondritis following an upper endoscopy? I had my EGD a full week ago and have been miserable since then. It feels like I have been kicked in the sternum and hurts to take a deep breath, move in certain ways, and even swallow a large drink or bite of food. My sternum is painful to touch, like I should be bruised but I'm not.I have never had costochondritis, but can't imagine what else this could be. I called GI doc three days after and was told to stay on soft foods and give it a few more days. It is not getting better and all the offices are closed for the holidays. I know it's not an emergency, but would like to hear from other who may have had an experience or can tell me if this is what costochondritis feels like. Thanks!like this"
"It is one of those days where you take a bottle of OJ at the meeting but don't try to drink it since you don't want to have to ask an almost stranger to open the bottle for you."
I imagine many who live with PsA could relate to this statement, @lesliem. -Jake, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Team
"I just had labwork and everything looks great. My CRP is normal now and my sed rate is only a little elevated. I'm on Methotrexate weekly injection and daily 10mg prednisone. I can't figure out why a couple of my knuckles are so sore again that I can barely type. Can joints flare like this when the inflammation is supposedly under good control?"
Hi @lesliem, people with PsA do often have normal levels of inflammatory markers in the blood. It can be super frustrating when the blood test results don't match how we're feeling! How are your knuckles today? Hope things calm down for you soon <3 -Catherine, Community Moderator
Hi @lesliem. Glad to hear everything is looking great based on lab results! It's definitely possible to still have some swelling/soreness in certain areas while your medication is relieving most other problem areas. Of course, this is something we'd suggest you chat with your doctor about to see if they have professional medical insight.
I wanted to share another area of our site just so you know it's a feature available to you. We have a Question & Answer (Q&A) section, where members submit and answer questions relating to PsA. You can find that section here: https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/q-and-a/
You can also search on that page to see if anyone has already asked a question you might have.Hope this is helpful info!
Thanks for sharing here.
-Jake, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Team
LeslieM , Eight years since being diagnosed and inflammation markers ALWAYS come back within normal limits. I always check my blood work results personally. I don't know the reasons why but apparently this is not uncommon. The last draw I had done the wrist and knuckles of my left were twice the size of my right. I was determined to get to the lab despite the flare pains on that day. Finally, I thought. This HAS to show up. But no...nothing. This disease is so frustrating! (Like the aches and pains aren't enough, right?)
"Newbie here, just finding my way around."
Welcome, @LeslieM! Glad to have you as a part of this community 😀 Let us know if we can help with anything! -Catherine, Community Moderator