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Sherwood, OR

It use to come when i would bend but it would come for a few weeks then i dont have it for a month or two, ive had it agsin last couple weeks but now even if i dont bend it occurres only under the left breast, it hurts to breath until it slips back in ive already had it at least 3 times today, but this time it happened during dinner my friends watched me struggle to breath, its embarrassing , putting pressure on it helps until it slips back in, but i came up from dinning room tried brushing my… read more

October 6, 2025
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I had just recently heard of this. So sorry you have this happening to you. Is is possible to wrap an ace bandage around your ribs to help keep it in place?🤔

October 7, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

It is chest pain due to the slipping of one of the ribs caused by weakness of the cartilage attaching it to the adjacent rib, Teresa. It's not dangerous but painful. Frustratingly, there's no real treatment other than trying to avoid movements that bring it on.😘

October 7, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thanks for the advice i will try heat and ice its already slipped out three times today, i cant move even just a little i reached to get something off my counter & it slipped out again . I see my physical therapist tonorrow about my frozen i thought id ask if there was an exercisei can do to help, it use to pop but only if i bend over, but last few every movement pops its out, that marina used that i cant pronounce was also used . I dont understand why its happening all the time unless my sitting all day in a power has a lot to do with it. Thanks lupies for the help, its the struggling to breath that gets to me & its so painful

October 7, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had costochrondritis and my lower rib would move and it would settle on top of the above rib. It was very painful. My rheumatologist had me go on prednisone and it really helped along with a heating pad and some stretching by a professional.

October 6, 2025
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Rib pain, especially on the left side, is common with lupus and could be related to costochondritis - inflammation of the joints connecting your ribs to your breastbone. This can cause pain that
• Increases when breathing deeply
• Worsens with movement
• Can travel to shoulders or arms
• Is typically more severe on the Show Full Answer

Rib pain, especially on the left side, is common with lupus and could be related to costochondritis - inflammation of the joints connecting your ribs to your breastbone. This can cause pain that:
• Increases when breathing deeply
• Worsens with movement
• Can travel to shoulders or arms
• Is typically more severe on the left side
• May make breathing difficult Here are some management strategies that may help:
• Use over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen
• Apply moist heat with a heating pad or warm towel
• Wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid tight bras
• Rest during pain flares
• Consider physical therapy with resistance band exercises

If symptoms are severe or persistent, consult your doctor as they may recommend prescription medications or other treatments. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience additional symptoms like sweating, nausea, or pain spreading to arms/neck.

October 6, 2025

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