My experience with the "vice-grip" in the chest area was with Costochondritis inflammation of the tiny muscles between the ribs. Research has shown that people with FM are 50% more likely of getting this recurring. Not much you can do except try not to do anything to move the arms and the upper body too much. Epson Salt baths. The arms hurt all the way down on me. My legs hurt in my calf just below the knee like "shin splints."

I have the tightening around my ribs, just like said, the bra is waaay to tight. I have tried several things but none of them work. The massage sounds great but Medicare and Medicaid don't approve it. Thanks for the suggestions Deborah Ann.

@A MyFibroTeam Member lol. Go to a reputable chiropractor or your MD to start. They should know. I do not acutually know it but I called my insurance and spoke with them about this and they said yes if it is deemed medically necessary with the proper code we will cover it. I have to pay a $25 co pay per visit but considering a massage is usually $75. it is so worth it and helps so much! Great for migraines, back problems and for relaxation purposes too! I hope it works out for you my friend!

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Hello dear one. I get tightness too. What does help me is warm epsom salt baths and, gentle yoga EVERY NIGHT for stretching purposes and the best by far is a massage. Not a massage done by you but by a therepeutic masseuse. I go once a week. It is covered under physical therapy by my insurance with the right diagnostic code ordered by a liiscensed chiropractor or M.D. HUGS my friend.

Wow agape that exactly how and where mine hurt legs and arms same place. I also get costichondroitis especially when I weak or exercise it gets to hurting really bad.