Comments on: Common Causes of Tietze’s Syndrome http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/ A Blog About How to Manage and Defeat the Disease Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:37:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: All About Tietze’s Syndrome » Blog Archive » Psychological Stress and Tietze’s Syndrome http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-607 All About Tietze’s Syndrome » Blog Archive » Psychological Stress and Tietze’s Syndrome Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:43:25 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-607 [...] many causes of Tietze’s syndrome like genetics and viruses (you can read a full summary of known causes of Tietze’s syndrome here). But “stress”? It just doesn’t seem likely to me that stress can cause a joint [...] [...] many causes of Tietze’s syndrome like genetics and viruses (you can read a full summary of known causes of Tietze’s syndrome here). But “stress”? It just doesn’t seem likely to me that stress can cause a joint [...]

]]> By: Steph Kenrose http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-554 Steph Kenrose Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:54:25 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-554 Mary, My first step would be to see a rheumatologist for a firm diagnosis. There's a lot of info here on the site: I hope you find it helpful. Also, make sure you are following a good diet (I suggest one in my book). Stephanie Mary,

My first step would be to see a rheumatologist for a firm diagnosis.
There’s a lot of info here on the site: I hope you find it helpful.
Also, make sure you are following a good diet (I suggest one in my book).

Stephanie

]]> By: Steph Kenrose http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-553 Steph Kenrose Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:51:31 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-553 Ray: It sounds like Tietze's: that bump is a hallmark sign. The CAT scan is probably to rule out something more serious, but some physicians use it to diagnose Tietze's. Best of luck, Stephanie Ray: It sounds like Tietze’s: that bump is a hallmark sign. The CAT scan is probably to rule out something more serious, but some physicians use it to diagnose Tietze’s.

Best of luck,
Stephanie

]]> By: ray shaw http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-548 ray shaw Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:20:57 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-548 mary. have had pain on the right side of my chest third rib down six weeks . there is a small bump near where the rib attaches to the sternum. Dr. says it is costochondritis. The pain radiates to my back and also down the back of my right arm. could it be teitze. had a cat scan today 12/2/09 will this tell if i have teitze and what should the Dr. be looking for. Please help i am a very active 60 year old man and feel like i am going backwards. mary. have had pain on the right side of my chest third rib down six weeks . there is a small bump near where the rib attaches to the sternum. Dr. says it is costochondritis. The pain radiates to my back and also down the back of my right arm. could it be teitze. had a cat scan today 12/2/09 will this tell if i have teitze and what should the Dr. be looking for. Please help i am a very active 60 year old man and feel like i am going backwards.

]]> By: mary http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-464 mary Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:57:39 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-464 no i have not had a diagnosis, this is what i was wondering, could it be Tietzes, i had never heard of this before i came accross your site, the doctors say it is costacdondritis but i feel it is more than this and was hoping you could make a suggestion as to what i could do? thanks for your reply no i have not had a diagnosis, this is what i was wondering, could it be Tietzes, i had never heard of this before i came accross your site, the doctors say it is costacdondritis but i feel it is more than this and was hoping you could make a suggestion as to what i could do? thanks for your reply

]]> By: Steph Kenrose http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-459 Steph Kenrose Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:13:47 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-459 Mary, Have you got a firm diagnosis of Tietze's? If you do, then yes--upper arm/chest exercise can exacerbate it. Myself, I stuck to walking and jogging with a very well-fit exercise bra. My rheumatologist told me that yoga can help with chronic pain...but tai chi? I'm not sure. Good luck! Stephanie Mary,
Have you got a firm diagnosis of Tietze’s? If you do, then yes–upper arm/chest exercise can exacerbate it. Myself, I stuck to walking and jogging with a very well-fit exercise bra. My rheumatologist told me that yoga can help with chronic pain…but tai chi? I’m not sure.
Good luck!
Stephanie

]]> By: Mary http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-458 Mary Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:49:34 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-458 about eighteen months ago i started having almost like electric shock type pains in my upper left chest almost as though i had been stung or 'zapped' , very frightening, these continued off and on for several months, on one occasion i was admitted overnight into hospital, i have family history of heart disease but have had all the heart tests over years, these are all ok, also have soreness in the area and tenderness, the pain 'progressed' to a deeper dull pain on occasions, which hurts if i try to take a deep breath, it seemed to ease up slightly for a few weeks in the summer, but came back again about 6 weeks ago and is an almost constant 'feeling' interspersed with severe sudden attacks , i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia several years ago but this pain has only started about 18 months ago, the doctors tell me 'they don't know what to do, it is a mystery'!! when the sever pain comes it stops me in my tracks, i recently sarted Tai Chi, thinking of it as a gentle excercise but am now wondering if all the arms movements are aggravating the condition, i am quite desperate here as to know what to do, it is affecting my life enormously, please can you help about eighteen months ago i started having almost like electric shock type pains in my upper left chest almost as though i had been stung or ‘zapped’ , very frightening, these continued off and on for several months, on one occasion i was admitted overnight into hospital, i have family history of heart disease but have had all the heart tests over years, these are all ok, also have soreness in the area and tenderness, the pain ‘progressed’ to a deeper dull pain on occasions, which hurts if i try to take a deep breath, it seemed to ease up slightly for a few weeks in the summer, but came back again about 6 weeks ago and is an almost constant ‘feeling’ interspersed with severe sudden attacks , i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia several years ago but this pain has only started about 18 months ago, the doctors tell me ‘they don’t know what to do, it is a mystery’!! when the sever pain comes it stops me in my tracks, i recently sarted Tai Chi, thinking of it as a gentle excercise but am now wondering if all the arms movements are aggravating the condition, i am quite desperate here as to know what to do, it is affecting my life enormously, please can you help

]]> By: All About Tietze’s Syndrome » Blog Archive » Rare and Bizarre Tietze’s Syndrome Causes http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-9 All About Tietze’s Syndrome » Blog Archive » Rare and Bizarre Tietze’s Syndrome Causes Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:01:11 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-9 [...] These cases are so rare, they only appeared once in the medical journals. If you are looking for more common causes of Tietz’es syndrome, check out this article. [...] [...] These cases are so rare, they only appeared once in the medical journals. If you are looking for more common causes of Tietz’es syndrome, check out this article. [...]

]]> By: All About Tietze’s Syndrome » Blog Archive » Tests for Tietze’s Syndrome http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-4 All About Tietze’s Syndrome » Blog Archive » Tests for Tietze’s Syndrome Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:16:38 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-4 [...] can appear to be Tietze’s syndrome, including certain cancers. Check out my article on Tietze’s Syndrome’s Causes to find out about other disorders that can mimic Tietze’s. Your doctor may recommend one of [...] [...] can appear to be Tietze’s syndrome, including certain cancers. Check out my article on Tietze’s Syndrome’s Causes to find out about other disorders that can mimic Tietze’s. Your doctor may recommend one of [...]

]]> By: All About Tietze’s Syndrome » Blog Archive » Tests for Tietze’s Syndrome http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/common-causes-of-tietzes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-3 All About Tietze’s Syndrome » Blog Archive » Tests for Tietze’s Syndrome Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:06:26 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=43#comment-3 [...] out my article on Tietze’s Syndrome’s Causes to find out about other disorders that can mimic Tietze’s. Your doctor may recommend one of [...] [...] out my article on Tietze’s Syndrome’s Causes to find out about other disorders that can mimic Tietze’s. Your doctor may recommend one of [...]

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