Sharp pain in back

[Ms-D]

Afternoon my lovelies, I hope you are all well and had a lovely Christmas.

I have a very random question to ask and apologises in advance if it is something really simple. For the last few days I have been experiencing excruciating pain in my back to the point where even a hug from my daughter is making me cry. I thought it was a muscular but my rib cage is so sore to the touch that I am struggling to even do anything. The pain stems from my neck all the way down to my back and the rib cage is very tender. I have taken pain relief, but curious to know if this is related to arthritis or something else.

Thank you again in advance.

[tyncwmmarchhywel]

sounds like costrocontritis

[Ms-D in reply to tyncwmmarchhywel]

Never heard of this....this is all I need xThank you for reply x

[Alone717 in reply to Ms-D]

Many people with fibro have costo it is a side kick of fibro; but not sure if you have fibro?

[sylvi]

Seek medical help darling. xxx

[Ms-D in reply to sylvi]

Thank you x

[Fruitandnutcase]

I agree with Sylvi, I would definitely get medical help. It could be anything but it isn’t right so a quick trip to A&E - or a call to 911 or whoever it is you call first - would put your mind at rest.

[Ms-D in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

Thank you for the messages. I am at present in bed drugged up on Co-codamol. I have left a message with the hospital helpline so hoping someone calls me tomorrow if possible x

[Marionfromhappydays]

I get costochondritis which varies from uncomfortable to full blown cant catch my breath because its so painful. I find where the ribs insert into the spine on my back, my sternum and lower front of ribs is where it really gets going.

Always best to get it checked, I do find with RA I get random pains. Christmas eve I couldn't lift my right arm due to severe rib pain but it went the next day 🤷‍♀️

Really hope it goes quickly for you x

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to Marionfromhappydays]

Glad to hear someone else gets ‘random’ pains. Marionfromhappydays, I thought it was just me, so weird isn’t it how they suddenly arrive then just as suddenly go away. What is it with our bodies.

[Marionfromhappydays in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

Everyday is an adventure for sure with RA ! Xx

[Ms-D in reply to Marionfromhappydays]

Thank you so much for the reply. I managed to sleep only to wake up at 3am in agony. I literally had to roll out of bed like one of the teds lol. No reply from hospital and as you can imagine 119 was super busy. It is slightly better today but only because of the pain relief. I have never even heard of this before so its all so new. How I love RA, its forever giving me something I do not want...maybe if I wished for the winning numbers in the lottery it might just help out 😆

[Marionfromhappydays in reply to Ms-D]

Oh no, its horrible.I hope you manage to get hold of someone for help.

Heat really helps the pain for me x

[Coachev]

I PMR, and one of my first symptoms was chostochondrites. I thought I was having a heart attack. We called 911 and I earned lights andcsirens

[Ms-D in reply to Coachev]

That sounds scary. Are you okay now?

[Alone717]

I think you have costochondritis hun; I havehad it every day severly for nearly 40 years.

[Ms-D in reply to Alone717]

Even the name of this sounds awful. How long does it last as I don't think I can do any more nights without sleep. Hope you are well x

[Sheila_G]

I don't know but I do hope it settles down. You really need to contact either rheumy or gp. Good luck.

[Ms-D in reply to Sheila_G]

Thank you my lovely. When I am mobile its not so noticeable but the moment I sit down its awful. Maybe I should lay off the mince pies too lol😂

[Runrig01]

I have ankylosing spondylitis and this is one of my worst areas. My ribs are constantly inflamed and stiff. I only have 0.8cm chest expansion. Last week I bent over to get food out a delivery crate and felt a snap. Been in severe pain since. Did similar 3yrs ago doing a yoga stretch and fractured my rib, I’m certain I’ve done it again. Same spot, same pain. It does sound like costochondritis, take regular nsaid if you can. I find heat helps mine. Contact 111, when mine is severe I’ve been given zomorph and oramorph

[Ms-D in reply to Runrig01]

Thank you so much for the reply. I will hopefully get in contact with the clinic nurse this week and see what they suggest. My hands, knees and elbows are already hurting and now add this to the spice mix. It definitely is the season of giving. Hope you are well and keeping safe.

[rab1874]

Hi ive had a sharp pain in my back between shoulder blades,turns out I’ve got ammonia again,1st dose off antibiotics not touched it so need stronger ones