<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hello group! I'm new to this list and as yet am un diagnosed.I was wondering if anyone has experienced costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilege of the ribs) and if it is connected to CD. With some people it comes on for no apparant reason. In my case, something causes it like leaning into something or bending way down for something. It feels as though something "pops" in the area of the 3rd or 4th rib. then the whole front of chest becomes painful(on that side) causing inability to take deep breaths because of the pain. I'm anxious to anyone who might have this . Please post or feel free to email me. I will summarize. LD- [log in to unmask] I'm so glad to have found such a caring and informative group. thanks!!