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costochondritis

  1. Fogbound

    Rib Cage Pain

    I have had CFS/ME for 10 years, and am lucky enough not to have pain as a symptom (other than migraines). For several months now I have had intermittent rib cage pain. It mainly occurs at night, not every night, but is happening more often. The pain occurs when I lie on my side (either side)...
  2. F

    Rib cage pain - costochondritis??

    Anyone had/have this and what are the symptoms. I have a left sided back pain which radiates to side and front and i saw an osteopath on Tuesday who said all my left felt tight and my rib/s felt locked. My back is even hurting when i walk and sit back and lean on a chair/sofa. Most of my left...