Explain what Costochontritis- Pericarditis is

[misty14]

Hi il79

Pericarditis is inflammation of the lining of the heart and I think Chostocronditis is inflammation in the rib area but not too sure of that one! They are both very painful!. Hope that helps.X

[Belee]

I had costochondritis last October and I was told it was inflammation of the cartlidge between the ribs and breastbone, resulting in excruciating pain when ever you move.

Xxx

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Here are some links from patient.co.uk which is a very good information source on medical conditions;

Costochondritis - patient.co.uk/health/costoc...

Pericarditis - patient.co.uk/health/perica...

[Carcrashgal]

Costochontritis is indeed very painful - I had it when I contracted pleurisy last Autumn (and that's what led me to the Forum, so that was my silver cloud in a very dark night!). I was told by the consultant that it's common for those of us with auto-immune conditions. Sorry!

[Wendy39]

I have had the costachondrites, pain in the chest/rib area and it is painful. I also found it frightening, as I didn't know what was causing it at first. It is mentioned in the books I have on Lupus and is caused by the condition. It is not anything to do with the heart. Sorry to hear that you are suffering with these.

[Cann]

This is interesting as I was diagnosed with myocarditis, or inflammatory cardiomyopathy, several years ago - inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). The doctor, at the time, didn't mention Lupus. However, over the years, I noticed in my records it stated tachycardia and other heart discrepancies, but no reason for them.

Now I suffer from unexplained pain in the chest/ribs area and it is worrying, painful and restricting. It can be just for a day or few days, thankfully, but the myocarditis lasted weeks.

[margareth8537]

My husband has costochondritis. It is fairly easy to diagnose as a doctor can bring on the pain by applying pressure on the sternum. Relieved when we found out what it was as the pain was as intense as when he had a heart attack. Takes painkillers regularly for it.

Hope you get sorted out soon

Margaret