Can chest pain be related to ankylosing spondylitis?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis 10 years ago following an allergic shock that caused a rash and swelling in my feet. I recovered after a week of medication. Now, after 10 years of heavy exercise and no medication for ankylosing spondylitis, I sustained a breast injury six months ago. I am not sure if it is related, but my breast has not returned to its normal condition.

Recently, during exercise, I experienced severe pain spreading from the center of my chest to the right and left triceps. Since then, my chest has been bothering me. I have had normal cardiac tests, but pressing on my chest still causes significant pain. Additionally, I have been experiencing stiffness in my waist upon waking. Could these symptoms be related to my ankylosing spondylitis or the breast injury?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition, and I am glad to see that you are paying attention to changes in your body. Do not worry, I am here to help you.

Based on your symptoms, I strongly believe you have developed migrating arthritis (joint inflammation that moves from one joint to another) that has spread to the chest ribs from your diagnosed ankylosing spondylitis (a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine, causing pain, stiffness, and eventual fusion of the vertebrae, leading to reduced mobility). Please take the following medications:

Two tablets of Naproxen 500 mg orally, three times a day for two weeks.

Two tablets of Robaxin 200 mg orally, twice a day for two weeks.

Apply 1% Neurogesic cream topically, twice a day for one month.

Consult your doctor and take the medicines accordingly. If symptoms persist, please schedule another follow-up appointment via chat, phone, or video consultation.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you want some help.

Thank you.