Does anyone suffer with a sore chest?

[Ellinghamgroup]

I am not sure if it's the methortrexate or RA, But for some time now I get a sore chest in the morning & a cough, I have increased my dose in the last 3 months & my chest seems to be worse the day after taking the methortrexate. Would appreciate any help.

[Dotty7]

Hi, sorry to hear you are struggling. This sounds like something you should be asking your rheumatologist or specialist nurse. Have you got a helpline number? If not, leave a message with the consultant's secretary. At the very least, you should consult your GP.

Take care, Dotty x

[Ellinghamgroup in reply to Dotty7]

Thank you, I have an appointment on Thursday so I will ask.

[Hidden]

Hello

Tell RA nurse

ALL THE BEST

BOB

[Ellinghamgroup in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[DrWhoFan]

Hi, I get sore chest also! Don't get a cough tho. When I next go to clinic I will ask about it. Think you should too. Take care. Anne

[Ellinghamgroup in reply to DrWhoFan]

My appointment is on Thursday so I will ask. Thank you.

[shareasmile]

Hello to you!

After I started on RA meds, I began to have soreness around my ribs and a dry cough. After time, my cough progressed and I began to produce some green mucus from my lungs. I ended up straining and bruising some cartilage and muscles in my chest. It felt like a broken rib, but has almost healed now. Since then, I no longer have soreness around my rib cage. Weird, but I think it is all a progression of the treatment. Things seem to get worse before your body adjusts and you start feeling better. I hope this is the case for you, but always bring these things up to your doctor or nurse.

Hope you feel better soon!

=)

[Ellinghamgroup]

You might be right it does take our bodies time to adjust, I was okay on 10mg but as I'm going up it's getting harder. But thank you for taking time to reply.