Costochondritis for two years

[RhysHarrocks]

My boyfriend suffers from costochondritis, and has done for about two years now. GPs and emergency doctors all seem to shrug him off, does anybody have any experience and/or advice of treating or living with the condition?

[Itsallinthehips]

With GPS now you need to really put your foot down and make them send him to a specialist. It took me 2 years for my go to refer to the right people, is he under a pain team!

[chris54]

i have the same problem i take turmeric capsules 500mg, it takes a few weeks to start working..

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[Marylyn]

Ask for his vitamin b12 active as Serum is useless.Also folate ,iron,ferritin,vitamin D ,rbc magnesium,calcium levels.It can be nerve pain as the nerve insulation is stripped off any where in the body causing burning,tingling,numbness,,paralysis,bursitis,arthritis,fibromyalgia.seizures.view videos on b12awareness.org to learn more.

[Hidden]

Costochondritus is a difficult one ask most Dr's they'll tell you it will clear in 3 to 6 months. I've had it coming up to 4 years. Heat pack can take the edge of. When mines really severe it causes spasms nothing helps that except relaxants like diazepam. As its been so long is he sure its costochondritus ? Look up teitze syndrome similar symptoms different problem