Sternum pain and swelling?

debatat
debatat Member Posts: 659
edited 5. Aug 2009, 08:37 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi, what I think is my sternum has come up in a swollen painful lump. It is most uncomfortable. My ribs are really hurting and tight as well. If you follow your shoulders to the centre of your chest it is there. Does anyone else get this? I now have a lump on the back of my neck and a lump on my front, most attractive! :roll: I would be interested to know if anyone else gets this.

Deb

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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, Its hard to say without seeing it and even then I'm not a doc, so can only guess ! I think a vist to your GP is the best thing. On my leg, I have a lumb like a small egg, which the doc called a 'fatty lump' well, slighty rude, that diagnosis :lol: . It could be a collection of fluid or a node, but if I were you, I'd see your GP. :wink: Love Sue
  • jackie1955
    jackie1955 Member Posts: 632
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Deb,

    If its any comfort I think its due to RA. I've had this too, it comes and goes along with all the other lumps and bumps :(

    Sue, oh yes, I've got a couple of fatty lumps too lol! Could do with some of that liposuction - but theres no-way I'd have anything done unless it was absolutely necessary :shock:

    Jackie x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    jackie1955 wrote:
    Hi Deb,

    If its any comfort I think its due to RA. I've had this too, it comes and goes along with all the other lumps and bumps :(

    Sue, oh yes, I've got a couple of fatty lumps too lol! Could do with some of that liposuction - but theres no-way I'd have anything done unless it was absolutely necessary :shock:

    Jackie x
    Too right, Jacki, I'll keep my lumps thank you!!! :lol:
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    get same when having a flare up going to ask doc next time i am there :oops: lol good luck hope u get sorted let us know what doc said u will prob get there before me mine on hol :D:D and dont want to go through every thing with another doc :roll: :roll: :roll:
    val
  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for your replies. I know it is the Ra as it feels like all my other joints, it is just such an unusual place and is so uncomfortable. I have a book on Ra and it said it is the sternoclavicular joint. I can't believe how many joints are affected, it feels like a new one every day. Arthur is full of suprises!

    Deb
  • deborahjane
    deborahjane Member Posts: 120
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    debatat wrote:
    Thanks for your replies. I know it is the Ra as it feels like all my other joints, it is just such an unusual place and is so uncomfortable. I have a book on Ra and it said it is the sternoclavicular joint. I can't believe how many joints are affected, it feels like a new one every day. Arthur is full of suprises!

    Deb
    i get this too and its painful to sneeze or cough i asked doc about lump she said it your sternum bone its always there.but mine seems bigger to me.i dont know if i have replied to this in the right place.
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