What could be causing severe shaking with chills and rib pain?
Violent shaking with chills that causes rib pain sounds really uncomfortable and concerning. Several lupus-related issues could be causing this:
Raynaud's phenomenon is common with lupus and can cause extreme coldness and shaking. It happens when blood vessels Show Full Answer
What could be causing severe shaking with chills and rib pain?
Violent shaking with chills that causes rib pain sounds really uncomfortable and concerning. Several lupus-related issues could be causing this:
Raynaud's phenomenon is common with lupus and can cause extreme coldness and shaking. It happens when blood vessels constrict due to cold or stress, reducing blood flow. This can trigger intense chills that affect your whole body, not just your hands and feet.
Infection is another possibility. If you have fever, flu-like symptoms, or swelling along with the violent shaking and chills, this could indicate an infection requiring immediate medical attention.
The rib pain from violent shaking could be worsening costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage connecting your ribs to your breastbone. About 76 percent of MyLupusTeam members report pain beyond joint pain, and the intense shaking could be aggravating existing inflammation in your chest wall.
This needs prompt medical evaluation. Contact your doctor right away, especially if you also have fever, confusion, difficulty breathing, weakness on one side, or vision changes. These could signal more serious complications.
In the meantime, try staying hydrated, using warm blankets or a heating pad, wearing loose clothing around your chest, and resting as much as possible.
November 19, 2025
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