Costochondritis!!!

[Stevie68]

Does anyone else suffer with this? Im in so much pain, especially by my breast bone. Wake up everyday thinking im going to have a heart attack!!

[rabbits65]

Have you tried sleeping with a higher pillow ? I'm sorry your in so much pain.

[sandylo]

That sounds like stress to me I had it for a while during divorce it comes and goes now but usually due to stress

[taimanic]

Yes I have it....at first was mild so I ignored it, then one morning I woke up and lay in pain for about an hour . The pain was spreading from my chest up into my neck and shoulder, I thought it was a heart attack. The Dr did an ECG and some routine checks and told me that it's inflammation of the chest wall and prescribed ibuprofen. That was about three months ago but I still get it sometimes, though not as bad. I've stopped taking tablets for it and now take a shot of tumeric,ginger, cinnamon , lemon and hot water as it's a natural anti inflammatory. Seems to be helping a bit

[katelee]

yep me too!!!! I was initially diagnosed with it 17 years ago and frustratingly it has become chronic pain. Although that is rare.

I haven't come across many people who have experienced this type of pain and its frequently misunderstood.

Certain positions make it worse so I use a bolster pillow at night to wrap my arms around when sleeping to keep my chest in a comfortable open position and my hot water bottle is my best friend.

For most people if you take adequate pain medication, use heat/cold and look after yourself it usually clears up.

I am guessing you have had your heart traced at some point (ECG etc) as its the first thing they do when you mention chest pain. If not ask for one so you can reassure yourself in the middle of the night.

Take Care

Kate

[Stevie68]

Hey guys!! Yes have had all the tests done, ECG on my heart around 8 times , blood tests twice and recently a cat scan on my heart and lungs. All came back negative for any abnormalities. So do i think i can be reassured my doctor is right and its costochondritis lol?

With sleeping i find two pillows are enough, but i put a pillow in between my legs to support my back. Doesn't really help with this pain though xx

[mandyscott1974]

I have e had Costcond ritis and fibromilga been on alsorts of pain relief gaberpenton and others also now on 60mgzomorph morning and 30mgat night along with 75mg amitriine and my hot water bttl nothing seems to help me I've also got oramorph mediine for pain to and still nothing helps I've also got children so don'twanna be dopped up all the time sorry nothing really to help just to let others know you aint alone with this xx

[rosewine]

You are not alone with this and it is extremely painful. I have found that Pregablin takes that top edge of it. I have actually found a hot water bottle makes mine worse as it is inflammation and freeze gel helps soothe it. So gentle stretching exercises, dont carry anything heavy and a soak in an Epsom salt bath can help.x

[Dotpot]

So o painful out dr don’t believe u nor pain cliic

[Dotpot]

Yeah went hospital twice

Lay for a few hrs sent me home checked my heart so painful

[mason]

hello yes i have been diagnised with this condition after i was taken to hospital 3 times with suspected heart attack i am unable to lie down t sleep as the cartliges in my chest become inflamed and the pain is so bad so i bought myself an electric bed from ebay and now i sleep very well but if i get stressed or anxious i get the pains in my chest its horrable .

[Villi72]

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