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Does Anyone Have Excruciating Rib Pain

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South east nc
July 29, 2024
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Yes, many people with spondylitis experience excruciating rib pain. Members of MySpondylitisTeam have described their chest pain in various ways, including:

- "Crushing," "stabbing," or "searing" feelings in their chests
- A sensation like a heavy weight on the chest, with deep breathing causing coughing.
- Feeling like a Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with spondylitis experience excruciating rib pain. Members of MySpondylitisTeam have described their chest pain in various ways, including:

- "Crushing," "stabbing," or "searing" feelings in their chests.
- A sensation like a heavy weight on the chest, with deep breathing causing coughing.
- Feeling like a wire brush scrubbing the inside of the chest.
- A hot knife through the chest when breathing.

This pain can sometimes be mistaken for a heart attack.

July 29, 2024
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises 10 times per day will help.

July 30, 2024
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

YES! Mine is terrible! It’s probably the hardest part of my AS to control pain.

July 30, 2024
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Look up chostochondroitis, a common spondylitis condition.

July 29, 2024

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