Hi I'm jess, just joined x

[bbyimafirework02]

New.. Currently in HELL with costocondritis <3 curled up under duvet, struggling to breathe, talk, move or eat n drink.

Xxxx

[Davidshelby]

Sorry to hear your now feeling well right now hope you feel better really soon gentle hugs

[rosewine]

My heart absolutely goes out to you. That is how this horrible illness manifested itself with me. I had had three bouts previously but with a little time off work and 2 weeks of painkillers and antiinflamatories I would be cured and then it came and it was relentless. As you say you hardly dare breathe and even wearing a vest can be too much. I know my friend had it had she ended up at the hospital with a suspected heart attack and she said she was crawling on the floor with the pain and she is definately not a person to feign any illness and she was in the end after exhaustive tests diagnosed with costo.

If it is at all possible try to get yourself in an Epsom salt bath and have a good soak. Don't wear anything tight and if you can bear it gently rub in something like ibuprophen gel or similar. Pad yourself round with the duvet or soft pillows to try and get yourself in the most comfortable position you can. Hope you will be feeling better soon.x

[achydunlin]

Oh poor you, that sounds awful. I hope you feel better soon x

[Mdaisy]

Hello Jess,

Welcome to the FibroAction Community!

So sorry to hear you are experiencing a bout of Costochondritis, I also get this too. I wondered if you've tried any anti-inflammatory medication before? I often use heat pads to help ease it a little too.

Just for your information, I've added a link to patient.co.uk about it;

patient.co.uk/health/costoc...

I hope chatting here on the community provides some little relief & talking to people who understand helps a little too. Please do join in on some of the many fun posts as all are welcome.

If you need any more information about Fibro please see our evidence based factsheets on our website : fibroaction.org

I hope this helps

Best Wishes

Emma

FibroAction Administrator

[TheAuthor]

Hi bbyimafirework02

Welcome to the forum and I sincerely hope that you find it useful, informative and load so fun! I can see that you have been given some wonderful links and I would highly recommend checking out the FibroAction website.

I am so sorry to read that you are really struggling at this time and I want to sincerely wish you all the bets of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken