Comments on: New Research: Diagnosing Tietze’s Requires Multiple Tests http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/ A Blog About How to Manage and Defeat the Disease Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:55:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Steph Kenrose http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-770 Steph Kenrose Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:37:27 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-770 Abby, Yes, it can make you feel short of breath because you can't fully expand your lungs. Learn to breathe through your stomach: that should help. Best, Stephanie Abby,
Yes, it can make you feel short of breath because you can’t fully expand your lungs. Learn to breathe through your stomach: that should help.
Best,
Stephanie

]]> By: Abby http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-716 Abby Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:43:27 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-716 Hi, I'm 18 and i've had TS since i was 14. I went to the doctors when I first had chest pains and my GP diagnosed it as TS. Since then it's been on and off over the years but recently, it's started to get worse. I've also started to suffer shortness of breath and I have never had asthma or breathing problems before. Do you think TS could possibly be causing this? Thank You. Hi, I’m 18 and i’ve had TS since i was 14. I went to the doctors when I first had chest pains and my GP diagnosed it as TS. Since then it’s been on and off over the years but recently, it’s started to get worse. I’ve also started to suffer shortness of breath and I have never had asthma or breathing problems before. Do you think TS could possibly be causing this? Thank You.

]]> By: Steph Kenrose http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-680 Steph Kenrose Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:52:35 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-680 Hi Mary, Yes, the pain can come and go, and a fever can be an initial sign of Tietze's. As far as I know, it usually occurs during the onset of the disease. See here: http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/36/5/560.full.pdf Stephanie Hi Mary,

Yes, the pain can come and go, and a fever can be an initial sign of Tietze’s. As far as I know, it usually occurs during the onset of the disease. See here:
http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/36/5/560.full.pdf

Stephanie

]]> By: MARY http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-656 MARY Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:53:00 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-656 Is fever ever a symptom and can the chest pain come and go? Is fever ever a symptom and can the chest pain come and go?

]]> By: Steph Kenrose http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-606 Steph Kenrose Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:14:28 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-606 Adam, I am working on putting a forum on this blog. I'll have it up in the near future, hopefully. The pain does get more manageable. I know it doesn't seem like that now, and everyone who gets this thing is scared at first. But it DOES get better. Honest :) Stephanie Adam,
I am working on putting a forum on this blog. I’ll have it up in the near future, hopefully. The pain does get more manageable. I know it doesn’t seem like that now, and everyone who gets this thing is scared at first. But it DOES get better. Honest :)
Stephanie

]]> By: adam pike http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-578 adam pike Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:41:16 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-578 hi im adam im 24 now had theses pains since 2008 i kept going in and out of hospitals and docs had test then tonight i saw a doc he tapped my chest and told me what i got and told me to live with this, i am scared that it will be with me for the rest of my life and i cant clear it, my job is demanding so always on my feet. could there be a way of comms other than using this my name is adam and number is 07786193412 hi im adam im 24 now had theses pains since 2008 i kept going in and out of hospitals and docs had test then tonight i saw a doc he tapped my chest and told me what i got and told me to live with this, i am scared that it will be with me for the rest of my life and i cant clear it, my job is demanding so always on my feet. could there be a way of comms other than using this my name is adam and number is 07786193412

]]> By: Steph Kenrose http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-389 Steph Kenrose Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:33:54 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-389 "Is it possible for them to feel the swollen cartlidge when they examine my rib cage and chest wall?" Yes, possibly. The swelling can sometimes be difficult to detect, and just because there's swelling, it doesn't definitively mean Tietze's. that's why ultrasound and CAT scans are recommended for a diagnosis. "Is it possible that my ribs could heal up and I won't have this pain the rest of my life?" Yes, it is possible. My pain lasted about 15 years until I became vegan. Now, I don't even get a twinge. I've heard of many similar stories. Good luck! “Is it possible for them to feel the swollen cartlidge when they examine my rib cage and chest wall?”
Yes, possibly. The swelling can sometimes be difficult to detect, and just because there’s swelling, it doesn’t definitively mean Tietze’s. that’s why ultrasound and CAT scans are recommended for a diagnosis.
“Is it possible that my ribs could heal up and I won’t have this pain the rest of my life?”
Yes, it is possible. My pain lasted about 15 years until I became vegan. Now, I don’t even get a twinge. I’ve heard of many similar stories.
Good luck!

]]> By: Derrick Strader http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-382 Derrick Strader Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:09:37 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-382 Thanks for responding Steph, if it's ok could you help answer a couple of questions? First, if I do indeed have Tietze Syndrome, would there be any visible redness or swelling on my chest? Also when I go back to the doctor, is it possible for them to feel the swollen cartlidge when they examine my rib cage and chest wall? And finally if I do have Tietze and have had it for five plus years, is it possible that my ribs could heal up and I won't have this pain the rest of my life? Thank you greatly for your time and help. Take care. Thanks for responding Steph, if it’s ok could you help answer a couple of questions? First, if I do indeed have Tietze Syndrome, would there be any visible redness or swelling on my chest? Also when I go back to the doctor, is it possible for them to feel the swollen cartlidge when they examine my rib cage and chest wall? And finally if I do have Tietze and have had it for five plus years, is it possible that my ribs could heal up and I won’t have this pain the rest of my life? Thank you greatly for your time and help. Take care.

]]> By: Steph Kenrose http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Steph Kenrose Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:59 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-347 Derrick, Your story sounds all too familiar. I'm glad you found the site--please let me know if your doc comes up with anything that works, Best regards, Stephanie Derrick,
Your story sounds all too familiar. I’m glad you found the site–please let me know if your doc comes up with anything that works,
Best regards,
Stephanie

]]> By: Derrick Strader http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/articles/new-research-diagnosing-tietzes-requires-multiple-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-330 Derrick Strader Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.tietzessyndrome.com/?p=240#comment-330 Hello Steph, I have struggled with this horrible syndrome since 2005. I work as a photographer, and after much thought I believe the heavy lifting and back and forth montions might have caused my Tietze Syndrome. Back in 2005 I thought it could have been heart related because of the fact I was born premature with underdeveloped heart and lungs, but thankfully the tests were negetive. From what I have noticed the pain comes and goes, it normally lasts a few seconds to a few minutes, it's mostly in my left pectoral muscle, but it has occured on my right side and in the center. The pain is sometimes sharp, and other times is dull and gnawing. Also, my chest also feels tender when I touch or press on it (lately I find it hard to wear tight fitting shirts or to wear my shoulder strap on my seatbelt). It is normally worse in cold weather as well. To get the pain to stop I usually massage the area or apply heat. Currnetly, my doctor thinks it is all anxiety related (and I do suffer from anxiety) but these pains also occur when I'm clam, anxiety from what I've seen makes the pain even worse. But I'm going to continue to ask him about Teitze Syndrome and what can be done. If you want to contact me and either ask me more questions or give me some feedback Steph, my e-mail address is Strader327@aol.com. Thank you for your time. Hello Steph, I have struggled with this horrible syndrome since 2005. I work as a photographer, and after much thought I believe the heavy lifting and back and forth montions might have caused my Tietze Syndrome. Back in 2005 I thought it could have been heart related because of the fact I was born premature with underdeveloped heart and lungs, but thankfully the tests were negetive. From what I have noticed the pain comes and goes, it normally lasts a few seconds to a few minutes, it’s mostly in my left pectoral muscle, but it has occured on my right side and in the center. The pain is sometimes sharp, and other times is dull and gnawing. Also, my chest also feels tender when I touch or press on it (lately I find it hard to wear tight fitting shirts or to wear my shoulder strap on my seatbelt). It is normally worse in cold weather as well. To get the pain to stop I usually massage the area or apply heat. Currnetly, my doctor thinks it is all anxiety related (and I do suffer from anxiety) but these pains also occur when I’m clam, anxiety from what I’ve seen makes the pain even worse. But I’m going to continue to ask him about Teitze Syndrome and what can be done. If you want to contact me and either ask me more questions or give me some feedback Steph, my e-mail address is Strader327@aol.com. Thank you for your time.

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