Feels like a band around my chest

[suep40]

I'm really struggling with the pain around my chest, feels like I have a big band round me and it gets tighter and tighter. I've had an ECG so its not heart related.

Does anyone else get this type of pain and if so, what do you do that helps?

S x

[Agora1]

Hi suep40, it sounds more like chest wall muscles that are tight. For myself *I have Fibro, I use hot towels right out of the dryer. I put them around my back and shoulders, sit back and have a hot soothing drink. Feeling the warmth both inside and out can reduce some of that tightness. I also use deep breathing and meditation daily. Feel better. Sending gentle hugs x

[M0AL61]

It sounds like costochrondritis, which is inflammation of the rib cartilage and is very common in those of us with FM.

I find heat helps - either a hot water bottle, or a heat wrap. Agora1's idea of hot towels also sounds good.

I hope you get some ease soon x

[Country-gal]

Hi Sue. I to get cheat pains. I was told I have cost conditions. Not sure about spelling. And yes it hurts real bad. I use Ibuprofen for the pain and it helped ease it. Hope this helps you a bit.

From Country Gal

[Nickel38]

I have the same thing. I was diagnosed with costochondritis and I can’t get any relief! I can’t take nsaids so taking muscle relaxers and pain meds not nothing is helping

[suep40 in reply to Nickel38]

Sorry nothing helps. its really not nice and can be quite scary. I'm scared that 1 day it will be something else and I will ignore it

S