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jayne24241
jayne24241

Hi when i went to see the chest consultant a few weeks ago he said with the Bronchiectasis i have which he said was very very mild he said that i should not get many symptoms , but yesterday i had a horrible pain under my rib cage and the pain went all across my back i felt awful i had to go to bed today it has eased off a little still a little niggly i took some pain releif which did help a little . i honestly dont think my Doctor really know much about Bronchiectasis i just get told it's anxiety but the way the pain was i dont believe one minute anxiety had anything to do with it .

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  • Columbine17
    Columbine17 jayne24241

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    Hi Jayne, if you have been coughing a lot, it is possible that you have inflamed the cartilage which joins the ribs together. Nothing you can do but rest and take painkillers.  Bronchiectasis R Us is a great website for Bronch sufferers and has forums and advice on every aspect of the disease.  Key is to minimise the number of chest infections you get, avoid stress and getting over-tired, and walk or exercise as much as you can.  If you are producing sputum, it is essential you see a physiotherapist to learn how to clear your chest of the stuff effectively. 
    • jeannie4243
      jeannie4243 Columbine17

      Posted

      Hi read your reply to jayne24241. and found your information very intersting.  Going to look at Bronchiectasis R Us now
    • cuddles1
      cuddles1 Columbine17

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      Hi columbine, I sometimes get pain around my ribs when I inhale, it is during or after an infection, so when I have been coughing a lot. A friend said this was pluresy. Is that what you are talking

      about?

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