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Such thing as "chest arthritis"? i have intercostal central & upper chest pain for 6 months. played tennis 6x/week. stopped playing 5 months ago.
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Check HLA-B27: Make sure its not related to a condition called ankylosing spondylitis which can affect ribs too. Have doctor check a test called 'HLA B27' especially if you have unusual spinal stiffness or a history of eye inflammation called iritis or conjunctivitis, usually in a single eye.
Answered 9/28/2016
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