1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Costochondritis and Tietze's Syndrome

Anyone else feel the same

Posted , 4 users are following.

anna09816
anna09816

i am new to this group so I'm wondering if anyone feels the same .

I was diagnosed about 2 years ago and have flare ups about every 6 months but on Sunday I had pain iny left shoulder blade down my arm and between my fingers I got myself so worked up thinking I was having a heart attack that I had a panic attack my heart was racing I felt sick and dizzy lasted about 20 mins then went as fast as it started . Today I have pain in my ear and at the back of my neck on and off I have got an opp at 4 to see what the doc says does anyone else have the same symptoms x

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • Jan999
    Jan999 anna09816

    Posted

    Hello anna. So sorry to hear you are in so much pain. Is it Tietze's Syndrome you've been diagnosed with?
    • Jan999
      Jan999 anna09816

      Posted

      Hi again anna. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and coincidentally see the Rheumatologist for the first time later today. I presume it's RA, I had a raised Rheumatoid Factor but I get pain in my ribs as well. So I'm so sorry anna I can't answer your question but I think you should see your GP. Take care.
  • nikki09667
    nikki09667 anna09816

    Posted

    I Anna... I have been diagnosed with tietze after suffering since dec 18th. Had 4 chest X-rays..2 EKG...2 blood draws...and a catscan. Mine started as very bad chest pain then two weeks later I developed a lump of swelling on my sternum that became bilateral. It went to both collar bones and left arm pit. Now I have a pea sized lump in my left breast. Everything I had came back normal, so my doc here in the US said it was tietze. My chest and half way up my neck was red and warm to the touch. I've also experienced a fast heartbeat now and some weight loss. My doctor said and I believe this that the weight loss was due to my over stressing of the unknown. I still have pains in my ribs and chest both sides. I'm no longer taking the ani inflammatory prescribed because I found out the UK has taken diclofenac off the shelves. I'm still a bit red on my chest. I believe what your experiencing is tietze. One doctor gave me vestaril for the panic attacks I was having because the pain was so bad. I didn't wash my hair or shave for a whole month because I couldn't lift my arms. Just rest, do not lift anything...drink lots of water and eat plenty of raw foods. Cherries are a natural anti inflammatory as is garlic. Don't worry yourself sick like I have. You will be ok. Tietze hurts like no other pain I have felt but it's manageable. Hope I've helped a little.
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.