Chest Pain
Anyone have pain in their chest from RA. My sternum is tender all of the time.
Yes I do...
I am sorry you're experiencing chest pain. Unfortunately, it is common with RA. Here is more insight that may be helpful: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/chest-pain-costochondritis - Warmly, Reggie, team member
I started having costochondritis in my early 20s, wasn't diagnosed with RA until age 51. When my RA flairs, so does my costochondritis.
Mary SophiaI have had chronic costochondritis for approximately 15 years. It is a never ending source of pain for me that has had a major effect on my life. Sometimes steroid injections in my ribs helps. Any stress or flares can cause it to flare up and when I get sick with something that gives you body aches, it really hits my ribs.
Kristen SI wonder if that is what I have? I have RA. I have had chest pain and inflammation. Doctors kept telling me I had chronic lung infection but no evidence of it.
, you can definitely ask your doctor if costochondritis might be the source of your pain. Either way, I hope you get some answer AND relief from the pain! It can be so uncomfortable, can't it?
Best, Erin, RheumatoidArthritis.net Team Member.
