More help please

[HamishPMR]

I am now in my 5th year with PMR on a reducing dose of prednisolone, presently 6.5mg daily. About 6 months ago I developed a pain in the sub clavicle area at the very top of my chest. This manifested itself when I was doing matt exercises and lying flat on my back. The last few inches are murder. When I cough or sneeze I tend to automatically put pressure on my chest to reduce the pain. Recently I grabbed a week in the sun and ended up with a stinking cold, yes lots of sneezing and coughing and what I was dreading, pain in that part of my chest now even with minor movement. Waking up in the morning, no pain. Getting out of bed, very painful. Any advice?

[123-go]

Hi, HamishPMR. Methinks you need your doctor's advice. Have a look here:

nhs.uk/conditions/costochon...

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Have you asked the GP?

[HamishPMR in reply to PMRpro]

no

[HamishPMR in reply to PMRpro]

In itially I said to my GP that I would follow NICE UK and he seemed happy with that, suggesting it would probably be a couple of years. Aye right as we would say in Scotland. When I found you guys I realised 2 years was not realistic. Not asking my GP? I tend now to pay attention to your epistles. And thank you PRpro.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to HamishPMR]

2years is realist for some.but not for an awful lot more…😳

But perhaps you do need medical input on recent occurrences..

[HamishPMR in reply to DorsetLady]

Medical input guru?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to HamishPMR]

Not me guv! Sorry 😊

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to HamishPMR]

Is it at the attachment at the bottom end of the sternocleidomastoid muscle? In which case, SCM stretches might be helpful?

posturedirect.com/sternocle...

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[Saxsoprano]

Sounds as if you should contact your GP. This forum is great for sharing our experience but we aren't medics and as a lay person, I would worry about chest and ung complications not the effects of Prednisolone.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Saxsoprano]

We have suggested that....

[Saxsoprano]

Of course, I knew you would.