Hello all,
I am new to the forum but thought that I should reply to this post. I was diagnosed two months ago with unspecified spondyloarthropathy and show symptoms that run the range. I too have excruciating thoracic pain running up and down the thoracic spine and around to both sides of my ribcage (sneezing and coughing are very painful), especially when trying to sleep.
I have experienced neck and shoulder pain for six years, visited pain specialists and received numerous types of pain management treatments all to cover the pain without a true diagnosis. Currently, I am experiencing heel, ankle, hip and back stiffness in the morning as well as late at night when trying to sleep. My rheumy has prescribed sulfasalazine, which is causing a whole new set of side effects to deal with, but I need to let it run its course. My goals in being a part of this forum is to have a venue for frustrations, explanation of mystery symptoms and most importantly to make friends who understand and can laugh with me.
Thanks for listening and I hope to be able to help others by being here!
Jennifer
