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What To Do If Having Lupus And Swelling In Sternum From Where Pain Radiates?
I have lupus and take several medications. Today I went in to the hospital with chest pain which tested negative for anything heart related. I do have swelling along the sternum and the pain radiates from there. It a result costocondritis is suspected. What can I do for relief until I am able to see my family doctor?
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
you can take NSAIDs group of medicines like ibuprofen, naprosyn like medicines for short term, but I advise you to see a rheumatologist to rule out TB also in sternum, which is some time seen in lupus patients
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