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[Colliesam]

Hi I'm new with copd ,just wondering if anyone gets pains in upper back and ribs

[Spacecat1]

I do sometimes.with me I have panic attacks so my chest becomes tight and my back and chest can be sore. Also had a hema thorax think that's how you spell it not sure though. It was pain all the way accross chest was quite painful saw my consultant who said not to worry but if it keeps happening to go back.touch wood only had a couple in lastv2 years. Speak to your respertory nurse or gp. Or ring 111 for help and advice.

[Colliesam in reply to Spacecat1]

Mine is ache on side both very uncomfortable just about waste

[Colliesam in reply to Colliesam]

Sorry it's late ,but same here

[CDPO16]

Yes I do especially if I have been doing household jobs such as ironing or making a meal. At times it has been constant but most of the time it is intermittent an usually eases with paracetamol and resting. I suspect it is intercostal muscle pain linked to increased breathlessness and activity.

[Colliesam in reply to CDPO16]

Thank you

[CDPO16 in reply to Colliesam]

If you suspect the cause may be due to anything else get checked out by your nurse or GP but I have never had the pain in relation to a flare up or infection.

[Colliesam in reply to CDPO16]

Don't know any think about copd or flare up just that I have it

[2greys in reply to CDPO16]

A spot on reply.

Basically it is all to do with muscles that are not ordinarily used, get short of breath and start gasping for breath and it results in these pains. Try to use pursed lip breathing, only using your diaphragm. Practice makes perfect, I even use pursed lip breathing when asleep, all through practice.

[Colliesam in reply to 2greys]

Thank you

[2greys in reply to Colliesam]

Breath in through your nose and then slowly breathe out as if whistling, or as some call it, sniff the roses and blow out the candles.

[CDPO16 in reply to 2greys]

Thanks but I have never found pursed lip breathing to ease the pain even though it's something I practice and do when 'active'. I have had it today while ironing and cooking even though I was not breathless.

Out of curiosity, how do you know it's something you do when you are asleep?

[2greys in reply to CDPO16]

I get told off by my partner for blowing in her face, it wakes her up. I seldom sleep on my back, usually on my side.

[CDPO16 in reply to 2greys]

Good to know it is something you have mastered to that degree.

[Colliesam in reply to CDPO16]

Never reply about sleep ,just about the ache, someone else repled about purse breathing I replied thank you

[Colliesam in reply to Colliesam]

Sorry I'm getting muddled up with the post ,sorry again

[gardenalan]

When I was first diagnosed I had pain in my upper back couldn't sit back comfortable but it did go away try and pace yourself I find if I do part of a task take a rest and go back at it it's much better than doing it all at once I also try not to overdo it you will get there good luck

[K-Kilcoyne]

I do regularly, I find strangely enough that gentle stretching of the area eases the pain. I do some stretching as an exercise daily too. I find it helps 'my' breathing but if trying check with appropriate people, I imagine it won't be suitable for some others.

Hope you find an answer.

Take care.

[anng18]

Hi Colliesam,

Yes I have pain in the upper back that can spread down. It is worse in the evening. I use a heat pad that I bought from Lidls - 90 sec.s in microwave. It really helps.

[Izb1]

Hi Colliesam and welcome to the site x

[Colliesam in reply to Izb1]

Thank you

[2greys]

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[Timepiece]

Hi colliesam . . . . . I have copd . . New on this site this year.

suffer on daily basis with upper back and ribs. Just finished work it’s cup of tea and pain killers. Your using your muscles more to breathe so back and ribs will hurt. I’m fine when resting . . . . Another thing we have to contend with 🥴

[Colliesam in reply to Timepiece]

Thank you so looks like it's all to do with copd

[jackdup]

I have had pain in my upper back on the right side, partially behind the shoulder blade but it is related to acid reflux. It took a long time to connect the two as it didn’t seem likely.

[Colliesam in reply to jackdup]

So many things it can mean , unbelievable

[jackdup in reply to Colliesam]

Definitely

[corriena]

Yes quit alot just have to make sure its not an infection starting xx

[Colliesam in reply to corriena]

Hope not ,not have an infection as yet

[Madonna1]

Hello..First I was getting very tight uncomfortable chest and now pain inbetween my shoulder blades!! Been to doctors one says it from coughing.( I dont cough) and other doc says it copd..I not pulled anything it copd I know that iv had it few months now.

[Lynnie58]

I do in my upper back x