Guest guest Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I was told that I have Costochondritis today and they are unsure as to why. This is inflamation of the cartlidge between my ribs on the left side. HAs anyone ever had this and does any one know if it's realted to PSC. The only other thing they found is that my ALP doubled in the last 6 weeks. It may be because of the arthritis or the Fibromyalgia but my sedrate was normal so I am wondering about a connection with the PSC. Just for clarity purposes, I do not that this costochondritis can be associated with Fibro but I have no other symptoms of Fibro right now. I do have other symptoms of the PSC right now such as URQ pain and itching. I have found some articles that say it has been linked to PBC so I am currious to see if any of you have had to deal with it. Any input would be appriciated. Thanks Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Same here – take a look at message 93652 (it went away after a couple of months, hasn’t returned). Part of the post: “Costo is also thought to be an autoimmune associated disease/condition (sigh). It does need to be checked out however. When I experienced it several years ago, I got my first stress test - no issues, diagnosis was Costochondritis. My initial symptoms of PSC were pain just below the sternum (just below the xiphoid process). It disappeared with my first ERCP.” Take a look at the message archives and search on costochondritis. There are more than a few hits on it (Barb’s Ken, Mike B,, Jackie’s husband, etc.). Arne UC 1977, PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of mdwblaze I was told that I have Costochondritis today and they are unsure as to why… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Same here – take a look at message 93652 (it went away after a couple of months, hasn’t returned). Part of the post: “Costo is also thought to be an autoimmune associated disease/condition (sigh). It does need to be checked out however. When I experienced it several years ago, I got my first stress test - no issues, diagnosis was Costochondritis. My initial symptoms of PSC were pain just below the sternum (just below the xiphoid process). It disappeared with my first ERCP.” Take a look at the message archives and search on costochondritis. There are more than a few hits on it (Barb’s Ken, Mike B,, Jackie’s husband, etc.). Arne UC 1977, PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of mdwblaze I was told that I have Costochondritis today and they are unsure as to why… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 , Here is a link to Mayo's info site of Costochondritis http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/costochondritis/DS00626 Also if you do a search on this group you can find post from several other people and a few links from them about it. Thanks Arnie for pointing that out. Here is what I was experiencing. CHest pain on my left side twinges, sometimes sharp, I couldn't find a pattern. With or without exersize. Shortness of breath with exersice and activity My chest felt really heavy sometimes it feels too heavey to lift up and breath Hard to lay on my chest at night Worse after eating. When the Doctor pushed on the space between a couple of my ribs yesterday I wanted to scream but it was not like this on my right side. I had an Echcardiogram last week that wa basically normal and I am having a stress test done on 1/30 to be safe but he is pretty sure that this is what I have so I am beginning a course of prednisone and he thinks it should get better. Now I just have to remain sane while I am on the prednisone. Prednisone does really horrible things to me. I have already warned everyone that I am going back on it. Check out the links and the other post from this group. They made me feel like I wasn't a lone. Dawn > > I am just wondering how accurate this > diagnosis is and maybe my pain is down to this costochondritis. Could > you give me anymore details?? > > Regards > (UK) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 , Here is a link to Mayo's info site of Costochondritis http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/costochondritis/DS00626 Also if you do a search on this group you can find post from several other people and a few links from them about it. Thanks Arnie for pointing that out. Here is what I was experiencing. CHest pain on my left side twinges, sometimes sharp, I couldn't find a pattern. With or without exersize. Shortness of breath with exersice and activity My chest felt really heavy sometimes it feels too heavey to lift up and breath Hard to lay on my chest at night Worse after eating. When the Doctor pushed on the space between a couple of my ribs yesterday I wanted to scream but it was not like this on my right side. I had an Echcardiogram last week that wa basically normal and I am having a stress test done on 1/30 to be safe but he is pretty sure that this is what I have so I am beginning a course of prednisone and he thinks it should get better. Now I just have to remain sane while I am on the prednisone. Prednisone does really horrible things to me. I have already warned everyone that I am going back on it. Check out the links and the other post from this group. They made me feel like I wasn't a lone. Dawn > > I am just wondering how accurate this > diagnosis is and maybe my pain is down to this costochondritis. Could > you give me anymore details?? > > Regards > (UK) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 , Here is a link to Mayo's info site of Costochondritis http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/costochondritis/DS00626 Also if you do a search on this group you can find post from several other people and a few links from them about it. Thanks Arnie for pointing that out. Here is what I was experiencing. CHest pain on my left side twinges, sometimes sharp, I couldn't find a pattern. With or without exersize. Shortness of breath with exersice and activity My chest felt really heavy sometimes it feels too heavey to lift up and breath Hard to lay on my chest at night Worse after eating. When the Doctor pushed on the space between a couple of my ribs yesterday I wanted to scream but it was not like this on my right side. I had an Echcardiogram last week that wa basically normal and I am having a stress test done on 1/30 to be safe but he is pretty sure that this is what I have so I am beginning a course of prednisone and he thinks it should get better. Now I just have to remain sane while I am on the prednisone. Prednisone does really horrible things to me. I have already warned everyone that I am going back on it. Check out the links and the other post from this group. They made me feel like I wasn't a lone. Dawn > > I am just wondering how accurate this > diagnosis is and maybe my pain is down to this costochondritis. Could > you give me anymore details?? > > Regards > (UK) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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