Costochondritis

[yoitzkk]

I had severe chest pain since Sunday night, now Thursday evening, and it came on suddenly. On Wednesday I went to the hospital to get it checked because it last 3 days and was recommended by my doctor to go down to my history with blood clots. They did blood tests, xray and ct scan to see if it was a heart attack, clot etc but it wasn’t and they told me that it is something to do with my musculoskeletal. Now last week I had a fair few severe panic attacks. One lasted 3 continous hours on Tuesday and on Wednesday I had 3 major ones along with chest pain. Would this be classed as mild trauma and cause costochondritis as it’s said to be caused by mild trauma?. I’m just trynna figure out what’s wrong with me and the symptoms of costochondritis match up to what I’m experiencing. Thanks so much for any advice

[Skitts]

I think I know what you're talking about and I've had it before too and it comes from my back

[sassy59]

What you’re describing does sound like Costochondritis. Did the hospital suggest it could be that? Feel better soon. Xxx

[yoitzkk in reply to sassy59]

They told me it was musculoskeletal but that can be a range of things but my step dad suffers from severe panic attacks and has it down to them xxx

[Ppiman]

As nothing showed on the CT, and it's good that it didn't. the cause would be very hard to determine. It could be muscular spasm linked somehow to a gastric issue. Panic attacks - and anxiety syndrome among other things - can cause slight and prolonged muscular tension on the abdomen and chest wall which affects the breathing rate and blood chemistry (hence the panic attack).

Bad luck on it - lots of worry, I bet! Life can be a trial at times.

Steve

[jeanjeannie50]

I went to bed one evening last year and had severe pain in the left side of my chest that would not go away. I was convinced I was having a heart attack and rang 999.

Two lady paramedics came, did an ECG which just showed my AF and then one examined me. I was surprised that she could press right all along exactly where my pain was. She said it was costochondritis and she knew just how painful it was, because she'd had it herself a few weeks previously. I was immediately reassured and after about 18 hours it just went.

I really don't know what I'd do if it came on again, I guess try and feel in the same area where the paramedic had. It's so much like the symptoms of a heart attack, I really don't think there would be any way of telling.

Jean

[Bagrat]

I was diagnosed with costochondritis after my husband's heart attack years ago by my GP. He prodded both sides of my chest and I said " you're pushing harder on left side" he said he wasn't and it's often linked with stress. I've found daily meditation relaxation has been amazing - I mean daily not just when you are panicky. I use a mindfulness app, well more than one.

[DawnTX]

Hon I know it’s scary and I too have panic attacks I find a panic attack will trigger angina. You probably know the drill don’t ignore the dizzy and the chest pain etc. better they send you home with a family member or a taxi than not to get home again. I also procrastinate feeling foolish at times but after the last I am going to try to act faster. Unfortunately we do get used to what we are feeling and try to diagnose. A little pain is not necessarily a big deal but if it’s enough to send you into a panic attack call the Doctor Who most likely will say go and call 911. Remember you only have one heart. It seems like all of us out here are trying to diagnose ourselves. Do you know how long it takes for a cardiologist, anesthesiologist and PE to learn what they know? An anesthesiologist is not just the person who put you to sleep in case you don’t know that. I used to date one. They are full fledge doctors then they do extra work to become a specialist just in anesthesiology. PS at least in Florida they make more than a cardiologist

[kocoach]

Hello, I have had costochondritis for 50+ years and at the first onset I was at the ER every time because I was sure I was having a heart attack but it wasn't, just costochondritis. I've been in afib for 32+ years and when I get an inflamation of the sternum and rib cage (costochrondritis) it still casuse's a little concern. I know what you're experiencing and I know the anxiety it can cause but after while you will be able to discern when it manifests itself and you will be able to cope with it without too much concern. One thing to remember just give it to GOD and HE will make everything more bearable and take away the anxiety and fear. GOD Bless, hope this helps.

[Madscientist16]

My costochondritis was caused by my arches falling. It causes a change in your spine which can also cause hip and knees changes/pain as well. I had to have my feet scanned and now wear orthotic inserts.