Ribs and Breathing

[johncrab]

does anyone else get pain in there ribs when laying down and some difficulty breathing, not a chest infection or anything like that because when I stand up it goes, just wondering if I am the only one with this problem

crabs

[bluebell99]

I hate to be boring but I suggest you see your doctor. At first I thought you were describing costochondritis where the muscles around the ribs go into spasm but if it goes when you stand up, I think that is more likely to be your heart or lungs.

I wouldn't leave it, just in case something develops.

Great fish, is it tuna? Happy days !

[johncrab in reply to bluebell99]

yes that a Tunny a small Tuna, used to drag a line and Lure behind the yacht, that particular one was on the barbi later that evening very nice as well, as for seeing the doctor cant get an appointment, don't think it will turn into anything as I have had it for quite a while if it was to get worse I would go to the main Hospital, if I ring the Doctors or go in to ask to see a doctor I have to die on the floor in front of the receptionist, even then she will say oh put him with the other outside the back, our Doctors is finished and people just go to the Hospital where by law they must attend to a person, see I have been up all day no rib pain breathing perfect others must suffer some similar effects, even found the energy to speak to the wife lol,

[bluebell99 in reply to johncrab]

[Akela001]

Hi Crabs

Yep, lying down, I do indeed sometimes feel like I can't breathe fully into my longs/belly. Stretching may help, but more often, I have to sit up in bed and sometimes even stand up / stretch and lift my arms to get a 'full breath', and it may take two or three attempts before I feel my lungs and belly 'open up fully' again.

Its very uncomfortable, isn't it (esp. when just settled into a 'finally less pain' position during a flare)?

I have found that my yoga and mindfulness breathing help me with the stretching. However, I've also noticed that sometimes focusing on my breath feels worses and then distraction might just get a 'normal rhythm' going again --e.g. watching a very interesting video, or listening to the radio on low volume so it takes extra focus to hear it, thus more distracting from my breathing.

If ever I find a cause or remedy, I'll post it here

Keep smiling!

Ann

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Hello fisherman jonh crab, Yes I do sometimes get this type of pain in my ribs at the back, its muscle pain and I have been told it posture! It hurts if I take a deep breath, HOWEVER you should get a proper diagnosis as its in an area that we shouldn.t ignore .

[BlueMermaid3]

Hi crabs

Quite a few Fibro sufferers also get Costochondritis. This is when the wall between the muscles and rib cage get inflamed.

It can be very painful. For me it feels like someone is crushing my chest from either side.

I know you have said you would go to A&E if it gets worse, which I think is a good idea.

It can be very tempting to just put symptoms down to Fibro without getting them checked out, but as I am sure you know anything that involves chest pain should be taken seriously.

It may be a good idea for you to get into the habit of locking your posts. Unlocked posts are open to the whole internet and can be shared via social media without your knowledge. Here is a guide on how to lock posts:

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

If you need any help, give me a shout and I'll be happy to help.

Lu xx

[johncrab in reply to BlueMermaid3]

ok i I will lock posts as you say, I cant help making a joke of things I have very little left to make light of, so I use my illness to compensate, thanks for good advice

[BlueMermaid3 in reply to johncrab]

Please don't get me wrong - I am not saying you can't have a laugh or a joke. Of course you can. Sometimes it's laugh or cry

I only pointed out locking your posts, as currently anyone could find your photos on the open internet or share them on social media without your knowledge.

Some of our members do not like responding to unlocked posts, as replies to unlocked posts are also open to the internet.

It is completely your own choice. I just like to do my best to keep our members safe on the forum and the internet.

Keep smiling my friend xx

[johncrab]

yes I will do thanks, tomorrow I got to take a sheep to the Vets i'le get him to check me out at the same time, more than likely he will tell me I have foot and moth disease lol, ok I will get it checked don't worry what the worst that can happen, I suppose getting married again would be, unless I met a blonde 24 year old double DD with tons of money, ummm I can dream cant I,

[peck]

Hi johncrab , No yoyr not the only one.....I get it so bad some time it's scary.With me it comes and goes.I think there are others as well.Take care. Peck.🐤

[TheAuthor]

Hi johncrab

I am so sorry that you are having this issue and there is quite a bit of information about Fibro sufferers having breathing issues. Although it could be Costochondritis it could also be Fibro related. I have pasted you an excerpt below from the *Fibromyalgia Symptoms website:

*Fibro Breathing Trouble

Fibromyalgia sufferers often report that they have trouble breathing or taking deep breathes. Combined with the many other fibromyalgia symptoms commonly experienced, like chronic headaches, having a hard time breathing is just one more thing you don’t want to deal with.

But why can it be difficult for fibromyalgia patients to breathe and why does it affect your other symptoms? Learning the answers and how to alleviate breathing problems can help you breath easy again.

How Does Fibromyalgia Affect Breathing?

Why You Have Difficulty Breathing

Studies have shown that shortness of breath, or feeling a strong need for more air, is common in fibromyalgia patients. A 2001 study in the Journal of Muscoskeletal Pain found that 50% of FMS patients reported feeling short of breath, a condition called dyspnea.

Yet, the study also found that the volume of inhaled air was the same for the 35 female FMS sufferers and the 20 healthy controls participating in the study. This was true while the study participants were both exercising and at rest.

The authors speculated that the feeling of being out of breath despite having a normal amount of oxygen could be related to chest wall pain. However, there is no evidence to back this hypothesis up.

Another theory as to why FMS patients report perceiving a lack of breath when they are not actually experiencing one was put forward in a 1989 report that appeared in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

The report suggested that brain stem abnormalities could account for dyspnea. Again, there was little evidence to support the theory, however, a 2000 report published in Arthritis and Rheumatism reported documented low blood flow in the brain stem region of patients with fibromyalgia.

Another idea behind dyspnea is that it could result from a lack of thyroid hormone regulation. This results in weakness of the respiratory muscles, including the diaphragm and the phrenic nerves, which regulate the contractions of the diaphragm.

The nerves might not be sending strong enough signals to the diaphragm, impairing its ability to contract normally.

I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[johncrab]

thanks for the info Ken

[TheAuthor in reply to johncrab]

Good luck my friend.

[Confused01 in reply to TheAuthor]

To Ken,

Just wondering if your tightness/pain relating is put down to fibromyalgia or COPD? Do the Dr's define?

I've had an extremely painful time with what my gp is pretty sure is Conchrondritis (spelling??). Excruciating .

X

[TheAuthor in reply to Confused01]

HI Confused01

Every time I have chest pains or breathing problems is has always been put down to COPD and asthma never my Fibro. They then give me extra steroids and antibiotics.

Costachondritis is a very painful condition indeed. I sincerely hope that your pain eases soon my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[Confused01]

Hi All,

I have problems with rib/sternum pain, chest tightness seems to come with it. Worries me ALOT.

Only ever had chest xray..said ok. My gp then said Costochonditis. Something I will discuss with my Rheumy.

Wishing all pain free days xx

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Yes I get that its horrible