Can Costo also be in the upper back?
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My muscles have weakened due to Fibromyalgia. I have had Costochondritis for a long time but mainly in the chest area.
Lately I have been having a lot of tightness across the upper back, so much so that it feels like a tight vice and I can't take in a deep breath.
I have had EKG's and xrays in the past when I have had similar and nothing was found so I am assuming that nothing will be found again. My last EKG was around Christmas and it was fine.
This does feel like strained muscles more so than anything else but the shortness of breath is really messing with my head and causing anxiety.
I check my blood pressure (a lot) and it's always fine. But still can't help being concerned. I even go into really worried thinking and wonder if it's lung cancer.
This flare up has been going on for a couple of weeks now. The pain can radiate to the front but it's mainly in my upper back.
Can anyone relate? Can this be considered Costo as well?
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lynn54876 Ipsydaisy
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hey yes costochondritis pain affects the back area also the pain radiates from the chest through to back
marie81034 Ipsydaisy
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Hi,
I have Chostochondris too. I went to the doctor several times and even to the hospital. I have pain in the upper back too and on my chest especially at the top.
Doctors told me that this pain is part of the disease.