Rib pain and swelling slight redness and itching pictures below any idea what it could be?

[Deyuko]

Pain has been there a while but noticed it swelling on left side and slight small lump appeared as it seems from around 11.30pm I don’t even know what going on anymore fed up and it’s made me so anxious

[PenelopeClearwater]

Hi poppet - sorry you’re so anxious, especially when you probably just want to sleep!

If you’re really worried and it’s causing you problems, give 111 a call - they are so helpful and thorough.

I did a quick Google (obviously I’m no doctor!) and it suggests that it could be something called costochondritis, which is a slight swelling in the joints of the ribs and breastbone. According to my trusty Google search, it can be managed with ibuprofen in the short term and can go away by itself, but you should try and see your gp about it.

I hope you’re not too stressed and are able to get some rest - our bodies do crazy things and I think fibro puts us on hyper alert for anything out of the ordinary.

Sending hugs 💙

[Deyuko in reply to PenelopeClearwater]

Omg it really does turn us crazy mad So great full for the help I have take some ibuprofen and a codeine and spoken to 111 now they advised that it needs to checked by dcs or head to a&e tonight but I’m gonna try sleep on it Thankyou again ❤️

[PenelopeClearwater in reply to Deyuko]

No problem - how are you today?x

[Deyuko in reply to PenelopeClearwater]

In absolute agony the rib pain is intense but sure it’s from my spine I have very deep bone pain in my spine and knees normally I’m currently awaiting doctors to see me at a&e heart rates at 145 not good atall 😬 tempted to go back home been here since 10 this morning

[PenelopeClearwater in reply to Deyuko]

Hi lovely. I hope you managed to get seen by someone - it’s not fair that you’re in this much pain

[Deyuko in reply to PenelopeClearwater]

Finally being seen had a X-ray and now they want to take more bloods incase I have a clot forming but tried telling me im just constipated when I’m really not they tried the same thing last time I came here and I had abscess in my Fallopian tube just hope they don’t try fobbing me of

[Deyuko in reply to Deyuko]

I got to fed up and now back at home made them do a 3rd ecg before I went to make sure I’d be safe as heart rate is still high but has lowered slightly resting at 110 now 15hours too long super drained just gonna follow up with my docs get a appointment didn’t have the best experience tbh ughh Thankyou for checking in hope u rest well goodnight

[PenelopeClearwater in reply to Deyuko]

I’m sorry nothing much came of it. Hope you’re resting up this weekend and are able to see your GP in the week x

[Sue1955]

Hi sorry you are having a rough time, lots of things that go with fibromyalgia worry us, but try to relax and as 111 suggested I would make appointment with drs to get it checked out, as it will put your mind at rest, always have new symptoms checked. Good luck hunni x

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Hello Deyuko, sorry you're in agony and waiting in A &E made it worse. I hope you had some rest have got some answers. over Easter I had excruciating pain the ribs. Could not get up, laugh, cough, turn, even breathing brought on pain but I had no swelling and in four days it went away. I suspect it was something to do acid or the gut. But doctors could not confirm. I hope you find out what it is to relieve your anxiety. Have a good day.