costocondritis vs ms hug..what is the difference?

[lydia231]

I have been having a muscle spasm under my right rib cage for a couple of years now.  My doctor says it's costocondritis.  I have been trying to find out if it is actually an ms hug.  I can't find anything that shows there very much of a diffence in the two.  Both are described as a spasm of the muscles between the ribs. I 've read that the ms hug does not have to encircle the body but can be felt in different areas of the body.  Does anyone know if there is a diffence in the two?  Thanks

[JoJoR56]

Here are a few links that explain Costochondritis, Tietze Syndrome, Chronic Costochondritis, and the MS Hug.
I also included a link that discusses other conditions related to having along with Chronic Costochondritis.


http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costochondritis http://

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tietze_syndrome http://www.medicinenet.com/

script/main/mobileart.asp?articlekey=6171

http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whyfmscfsarelinked/a/costochondritis.htm

http://www.*************.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/67078/67113/ms-hug/

[essdipity]

I've had costo quite a few times. One way I tell is that in the affected area, the space between the ribs is very sore to the touch. I expect to see a big bruise but there isn't one.

Also, costo  is in one or more very distinct spots. Move an inch or so left or right and it doesn't hurt.

ess

[SarahL2491]

I was diagnosed with costo while still working and I still have the films. and now convinced now that it was  the hug instead.  

[cali1892]

I don't know the answer, but I have wondered this many times. I will be interested to see what others say.