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What Are The Symptoms Of Arthritis?
twice I have been in the ER with extreme crushing chest pain. Both times I was told my heart was fine, and I have to no reason to think otherwise, as did not feel like a heartattack to me. Two shots of morphine could not relieve the pain. Everytime my chest moved to breath the pain was almost unbareable. I was told it could arthritis of the ribs. Does that sound right to you? The two attacks were not close together either, they were at least a year apart. I guess I want to know who to avoid them in the future. Thank you
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
hi,
As you mentioned you been told it could be arthritis of the ribs, then an MRI will be of insight to confirm the inflammation of the costochondral joints. Also, Only Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the rib cage so for this the RA test has to be performed to confirm rather just predicting it with symptoms.
Also, for a complete analysis of the cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal system the assessment has to be done by examination and observation.
By doing regular breathing exercises will help improve the muscles of the rib cage and hold the joints in proper position by which the pain reduces. Usually pain arises due to the abnormal anatomy of the joints and can be corrected by getting the optimum strength in the muscular system.
I have seen cases with chest pain and also RA of rib cage. we have come closer to the maximum improvement where the normality of the daily activities can be maintained.
For further deep discussion you can contact me
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
As you mentioned you been told it could be arthritis of the ribs, then an MRI will be of insight to confirm the inflammation of the costochondral joints. Also, Only Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the rib cage so for this the RA test has to be performed to confirm rather just predicting it with symptoms.
Also, for a complete analysis of the cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal system the assessment has to be done by examination and observation.
By doing regular breathing exercises will help improve the muscles of the rib cage and hold the joints in proper position by which the pain reduces. Usually pain arises due to the abnormal anatomy of the joints and can be corrected by getting the optimum strength in the muscular system.
I have seen cases with chest pain and also RA of rib cage. we have come closer to the maximum improvement where the normality of the daily activities can be maintained.
For further deep discussion you can contact me
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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