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I have Tietze Syndome:
"Tietze syndrome is a rare, inflammatory disorder characterized by chest pain and swelling of the cartilage of one or more of the upper ribs (costochondral junction). Onset of pain may be gradual or sudden and may spread to affect the arms and/or shoulders. Tietze syndrome is considered a benign syndrome and, in some cases, may resolve itself without treatment. The exact cause of Tietze syndrome is not known."
It may not sound like a big deal but when the swelling comes on it pushes against my ribs and it hurts to badly it makes me want to puke. Imagine the worst pain you've ever had and multiply it by about 10. That's what it's like.
The shitty thing about it is, it is so obscure and rare that doctors don't know how to treat it or what causes it.
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