Ribs? | Arthritis Information

Hi-

Can RA affect ribs?

hi tara, it sure can . i have read many posts where people have had it in their ribs. I have PA and i get it in the ribs also. Its an awful pain. I have a cream called ice cold that i find helps mine. but it usually hangs around for about a week before it goes away. Costochondritis is an inflammation of the joints between the ribs/sternum. It's a self-limiting affliction. You can also get arthritis in those joints, according to my rheumatologist. That must really suck. I had costochondritis once; it was bad. I can't imagine that as a chronic condition!

Completely off the subject... when I saw the title "Ribs" it made me hungry for ribs. Mmmm Mmmm Good! Yes, Ra affects the ribs with inflammation of the rib joints. Like Ally cat I have PA that causes painful ribs. I presented once to the ER because of chest pain and shortness of breath. I was admitted and kept for 3 days and it turned out I had costochronditis. It can be mild to very painful. Take care. Lindy My first lovely pains to the beginnings of Fibro was Costo

Now to try to sleep!

p.s. and I've never heard of costochronditis. :-)