What is Tietze's Syndrome?

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.

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What is it like to have Tietze's Syndrome?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Lorazepam, Escitalopram, Divalproex sodium
Ibuprofen, Tramadol, Pregabalin
Amitriptyline, Quetiapine, Divalproex sodium
Rest
Bupropion, Escitalopram, Duloxetine

Who has Tietze's Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?

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Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
90% Females
10% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 3
20-29 years 6
30-39 years 5
40-49 years 2
50-59 years 1
60-69 years 0
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 18
Not Diagnosed 3

These charts show data from Tietze's Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history