Re: Chest Conditions

[Guest guest]

Jill, i would be very interested in reading this article, can you please send it

to me?

thanx lisa

Re: Chest Conditions

There can be a few Veena. There are lung issues related to EDS. I will

forward an article for you to read. There are also structural issues as

well, like pectus excavatum, which is a growth anomaly of the sternum. Many

here have a painful tangle with costochondritis, which is a painful

inflammation of the cartilage which joins the ribs to the sternum. There

are vascular issues which may arise in the chest as well, can you be a bit

more specific about what you are looking for?

Jill

I would like to know what chest conditions are associated

with EDS....I have Hypermobility Type and ?Asthma.

[Guest guest]

There can be a few Veena. There are lung issues related to EDS. I will

forward an article for you to read. There are also structural issues as

well, like pectus excavatum, which is a growth anomaly of the sternum. Many

here have a painful tangle with costochondritis, which is a painful

inflammation of the cartilage which joins the ribs to the sternum. There

are vascular issues which may arise in the chest as well, can you be a bit

more specific about what you are looking for?

Jill

I would like to know what chest conditions are associated

with EDS....I have Hypermobility Type and ?Asthma.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jill

Thanks for you very swift response.

My Endocrinologist is admitting me for tests this week....

He thinks my high-dose Steroid Inhaler is the cause of my 's Disease.

I will be having tests to find out what degree of Adrenal Function I have

left.

I am also to have an assessment by a Chest Physician......I have a diagnosis

of Asthma by my GP but my problem is Inhaling not Exhaling and I have

good peak-flow measurements.

I was so bad this week I was on Prednisolone aswell as Hydrocortisone.

I was advised by my Endo to reduce my 1600mcg Pulmicort to 800mcg

daily 8 weeks ago and have had increasing breathing problems eversince.

I have bad pain in my right rib-cage permanently and all my rib-cage

is very sore.........is this Costocondritis..?

My Gastro suspects Gallstones but I don't get the pain on

eating certain foods or have vomiting........I've an U.S.Scan 31/1..

I had Pleurisy three months ago with Infection.

With HEDS I wouldn't get the Vascular Issues would I.....?

I would like to be aware of any possible problems

that may be affecting my Lungs / breathing.

Thanks for any help Jill

Take care

Veena

Re: Chest Conditions

> There can be a few Veena. There are lung issues related to EDS. I will

> forward an article for you to read. There are also structural issues as

> well, like pectus excavatum, which is a growth anomaly of the sternum.

Many

> here have a painful tangle with costochondritis, which is a painful

> inflammation of the cartilage which joins the ribs to the sternum. There

> are vascular issues which may arise in the chest as well, can you be a bit

> more specific about what you are looking for?

>

> Jill

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> I would like to know what chest conditions are associated

> with EDS....I have Hypermobility Type and ?Asthma.

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[Guest guest]

I have costal chondritis- inflamation and possible subluxations of the lining

of the rib cage. Makes it difficult to breathe.

[Guest guest]

Veena,

My heart goes out to you. I hope that you get to the bottom of this soon.

Have you had allergy testing done, and had your home inspected for moulds

which may be causing issues for you? Environmental issues are difficult to

diagnose quickly but your long-term use of powerful steroids may be

something to consider in the mix of finding out why you need them.

Jill

[Guest guest]

I will indeed , I hope it helps!

Jill

Jill, i would be very interested in reading this article, can you please

send it to me?

thanx lisa

[Guest guest]

JILLSERICKSON@... wrote:

> I have costal chondritis- inflamation and possible subluxations of the

> lining

> of the rib cage. Makes it difficult to breathe.

Hi Jill,

I think maybe you're a " new " Jill since I've been " away " ...didn't really go

anywhere, just haven't been able to keep up. Anyway, I saw this post and was

wondering if you had any other info on this. If not I'm sure Jill - our

leader - " Master of Articles " has some info on it.

I've cracked/bent/broken, whatever you want to call it - with all of my ribs

so much that I stay in a hospital bed most of the time so that I can have

even support against my back, keeping my ribs in " proper alignment " .

Otherwise, slouching in a chair and laughing or coughing is all it takes to

go SNAP! My pain management doc gives me " manatain intercostal nerve " blocks

if they bend inwards and have a danger of puncturing my lung...that (the

block) hurts. My dad dern near passed out watching it. The cracking sound

of the rib when the needle goes in does freak ya out kinda! : )

Anyway, do you notice that your posture affects your rib condition?

Please....DO SHARE!! : )

Many blessings and welcome to the group!!! Janet D : )

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 01/14/2002 4:08:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

LIVINwEDS@... writes:

<< Anyway, do you notice that your posture affects your rib condition?

Please....DO SHARE!! : ) >>

Even with my minimal joint problems, YES the posture affects rib condition.

I can no longer sleep on my side (some of yall it may have been years since

you have). I now have to sleep either on my back or kind of on the side with

my leg up towards my body so I don't roll over on my belly. I can not lay on

my side. It hurts the front of my chest too much.

Laying on my back is painful too as it hurts my lower back and hips causing

them to lock and be extremely painful to move. But if I lay completely still

and cross my ankles then I am find on my back...which is way I should lay

since I tend to grow kidney stones.

kim

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Kim wrote:

>Laying on my back is painful too as it hurts my lower back (clip)

>But if I lay completely still and cross my ankles then I am >find on my

back...

(clip)

Ditto that! Side sleeping is getting more and more difficult to do because

of my shoulders-and a 'scrunched' chest feeling, so I sleep on my back. I

also have used pillows to elevate my lower legs so it removes some of the

stress off my low back.

Just curious--what position tends to promote the development of kidney

stones? (One has shown up in x-rays in the past.)

cindyh

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Re: Chest Conditions

Laying on my back is painful too as it hurts my lower back and hips causing

them to lock and be extremely painful to move. But if I lay completely still

and cross my ankles then I am find on my back...which is way I should lay

since I tend to grow kidney stones.

kim