breast or rib pain?

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Sunshineonmyface~ Regular Member Date Joined Sep 2008 Total Posts : 202	Posted 7/17/2009 12:59 PM (GMT -6)
	I am having pain in my chest, but I can't tell if its the breast or one spot between the ribs. I saw my GYN and she checked it out and said she felt nothing but rib there, and then scheduled me for a mammo just to be sure. Looking up rib pain brought articles about a syndrome that can happen with people with UC and other inflammatory diseases. Has anyone experienced this? I am on pins and needles just wondering here. Back to Top

Dr-A Veteran Member Date Joined Jul 2006 Total Posts : 2105	Posted 7/17/2009 1:05 PM (GMT -6)
	I have. Nothing to do with my UC though, and never has been. Just a rib out. Most recently over the weekend of 4th. Had to wait till I got back in town before I could get fixed, lol. Proctitis DX 1999, Pancolitis DX 2008 Golimumab study (100mg every 4 weeks) L-Glutamine 5000 mg + 600 mg pyridoxal alpha-ketoglutarate Probiotis/VitD3 5000IU+Ca/1000mg DHA Back to Top

OkieStateGirl Regular Member Date Joined Jan 2005 Total Posts : 81	Posted 7/17/2009 3:29 PM (GMT -6)
	I have experienced this quite a bit, especially when I'm in a flare. My doc identified it as Tietze syndrome or costochondritis (I think they are the same thing). You can Google those two things to find out more info about it. Jennifer, 22 Diagnosed 2002-age 16 Imuran 100 mg Lialda 2.4 gm Prilosec 20 mg Back to Top

Kelsie Regular Member Date Joined Jan 2008 Total Posts : 60	Posted 7/17/2009 8:14 PM (GMT -6)
	YES!! My daughter has this right now! She is 16, dx 3 years ago. They say it is costochondritis too. She had a nerve block done and it worked really well, but now it is in another area and we are waiting for another nerve block appointment. She says it is terrible! Jennifer, what have you found to help and how long does it usually last? Are your UC symptoms always flaring when this happens? She has been doing pretty well with that. Kelsie Daughter UC dx 2006-Remicade (2 yrs) Back to Top

TPT Regular Member Date Joined Feb 2005 Total Posts : 102	Posted 7/18/2009 12:57 AM (GMT -6)
	Are you on any meds? Check the side effects. Back to Top

Petaunwell Regular Member Date Joined Jun 2009 Total Posts : 25	Posted 7/18/2009 1:52 AM (GMT -6)
	I experienced this when I had gallstones -which i have read can be associated with UC. It was the stones moving about in my gall bladder. I have now had it removed. Just another thing it may or may not be??!! Back to Top

Red_34 Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	Posted 7/18/2009 7:05 AM (GMT -6)
	It does sound alot like costochondritis. I get rib pain too but not in the front. My ribs hurt in the back (thoracic) area. I have yet to figure out what is causing it - docs don't know either. @--->--SHERRY--<---@ *Moderator for Allergies/Asthma and Co-moderator for UC* ~Left sided Uc-'92-Colazal(9 daily),6mp(50-100mgs),Bentyl, Prilosec,Biotin,Forvia,Pro-BioUnable to tolerate ALL mesalamines~Allergies-Singulair, Zyrtec~Secondary Reynauds Syndrome-'04-Norvasc~Sacroiliitis~bulging and herniated discs C5/C6 & C6/C7~Epidural injections (2 series of 3), OA-Celebrex, Tylonel Arthritis and Voltaren Gel *To help Healingwell - click here:* DONATE http://www.myspace.com/82595818 Back to Top

OkieStateGirl Regular Member Date Joined Jan 2005 Total Posts : 81	Posted 7/20/2009 10:16 AM (GMT -6)
	Kelsie- I haven't found anything that helps it. Usually I put ice on it and take some Tylenol. It seems to be at its worst when I'm flaring. I don't really notice it when I'm not flaring, but at times it comes and goes. I'm sure it's all related to the inflammation! Jennifer, 22 Diagnosed 2002-age 16 Imuran 100 mg Lialda 2.4 gm Prilosec 20 mg Back to Top

Christine1946 Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2008 Total Posts : 5975	Posted 7/20/2009 1:07 PM (GMT -6)
	I have had three or four episodes of pain in the upper middle part of my stomach. More like a feeling of being punched really hard than of sharp pain. It starts off mild and worsens and radiates to my back. I experienced all the episodes while sitting at the computer. I immediately stood up and the pain started to lessen. Walking around helped some and then I took a tums as this happened between 8 pm and 9 pm in the evenings. I notified my GI doctor today but he is doing procedures all day. His nurse will call when he checks in. They are always reliable. She is concerned it may be my gall bladder...oh joy. A few weeks ago my bilirubin was a tad high and the doctor sent me for a liver panel. The nurse said that all came back clear, so that is a relief. I was just wondering since he increased my 6MP to 100 mgm, if this could be pancreatitis. hmmm. I am eating low residue , nothing spicy. 62 yr old granny. South Jersey Diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis in 1998 in hospital Hospitalized (2nd time) in May 2008 Meds as of June 09: Colazal (6 per day), 6MP (50 mgm), Probiotic (upped to 3 per day), Fish oil capsule, calcium, multivitamin, Cort enema nightly, Canasa in morning. Also taking Benicar and Toprol to control high blood pressure. Getting old is a b****. Back to Top

isergodur Veteran Member Date Joined Jan 2009 Total Posts : 832	Posted 7/20/2009 1:37 PM (GMT -6)
	I have this don't actually know if it is the same thing But I have this awful pain in my ribs in the back under the shoulder blades and front under the breast. I always connect it to GERD or heartburn. 24 year old female Diagnosed with Crohn's disease in December 2008 Then UC in June 2009. So now I just have UC.. Medication - Asacol, Remicade, Cipralex and Cerazette. My wonderful dogs :) ~ www.poodle.is ~ Back to Top

Sunshineonmyface~ Regular Member Date Joined Sep 2008 Total Posts : 202	Posted 7/20/2009 3:00 PM (GMT -6)
	the pain feels more like a bruise than sharp pain. And of course I keep pressing it, does it still hurt? is it still there? ugghh Back to Top

Peety Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2008 Total Posts : 2855	Posted 7/20/2009 4:14 PM (GMT -6)
	Many years ago I had this, it even hurt to breathe in and out. My doc said it was a temporary arthritis, and gave me Voltarin which cleared it right up. 49 year old female attorney, diagnosed UC/pancolitis 1985, no surgery but much suffering. Asacol maintenance for 20+ years; used prednisone & Rowasa for flares. Probiotics (Ultimate Flora, 50 billion), salmon oil (omega-3) when I can remember. August 2008 sought care of naturopathic doctor. Food sensitivity test showed wheat/gluten, other intolerances; eliminated wheat/gluten from my diet. Bad flare in March, used prednisone. Humira denied, started Remicade 4/12 and doing great~ learning what normal is~ wow Back to Top

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