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Costochondritis and tiredness

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Ipsydaisy
Ipsydaisy

Does anyone else notice fatigue along with this? I know that pain and inflammation can obviously cause fatigue, but I notice so much tiredness with this condition.

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  • Guest
    Guest Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    I thought this Costochondritis wasn't meant to last for a long period of time and should go away. Mines doesn't seem to be going away. It's strange this is inflammation of the rib joints etc yet my blood tests show no raised inflammation. My ribs are very tender to touch and yes if feel fatigued. I have started a new medication Amitriptyline only 10mg in the evening....
    • Ipsydaisy
      Ipsydaisy Guest

      Posted

      I know exactly what you mean. Mine keeps dragging on and it's frustrating. My blood tests comeback the same and yet my entire chest wall and back is so tender and I can feel the inflammation. It tires me out.

      Blood tests show nothing else, apart from low Vitamin D. Surely that can't be the cause? Either way, I am tired of waking up like this.

    • Guest
      Guest Ipsydaisy

      Posted

      All my blood tests have came back fine even the vitamin ones. I feel mentally and physically drained. It's so annoying to hear the doctor say it's just fibromyalgia and Costochondritis take these....I don't want to be on medication. Also there are many different illnesses that can mimic Fibromyalgia. Plenty of rest I've been told then once tested try not to be stressed and keep things minimal don't overdo it x
    • Ipsydaisy
      Ipsydaisy Guest

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      I understand completely. It is not nice to have to feel like you need to rest so much. I feel like all I do is rest and I am not sure how much good, if any, the rest is doing. Tired of feeling like an 80 year old. I just want my body to be okay again and have some energy and no inflammation.
    • Guest
      Guest Ipsydaisy

      Posted

      And I can completely understand and sympathise with you too. I also feel the same. Each morning I wake I wonder where will hurt today. I am 43 but feel well aged. But embarrassing when you see someone older acting younger!! I have a six year old also a young grandson too so I can't just sleep when I feel like it like most people think you can or children amuse themselves and because your off work you shouldn't be tired. A woman never really rests until in bed at end of day....hope you feel better soon x
    • Ipsydaisy
      Ipsydaisy Guest

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      Oh my goodness...I am also 43! And I am exactly the same way, I wake everyday and wonder if today is going to be a good day or bad day. But even my good days are still with this chest tenderness and fatigue, albeit not as bad as other days. And yes, I know what you mean, I see older people speed walking and going here and there, and then I really wonder what is wrong with me. I hope you feel better soon too. Please check in from time to time. Not many can relate to me unfortunately. Thank you for replying x
    • Ipsydaisy
      Ipsydaisy Guest

      Posted

      Right now, Vitamin D tabs, paracetamol for pain and torodol for inflammation. More paracetamol more than anything. You?
  • JuditD
    JuditD Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    Yes, I am only 39 but more sluggish than my parents who are well over 70.

    I also have a mild temperature, which could contribute.

    I think part of my fatigue comes from anxiety and the associated insomnia.

    All my blood tests ever done we all fine and negative, except d dimers -- which is an inflammation marker but used to detect blood clots, which I was scanned for and found negative too. Has anyone seen this?

    • leigh40412
      leigh40412 JuditD

      Posted

      Hi there. ..we sound very much alike...I have been to emerg with chest and back pains to be told costochondritis as well..blood work. .ekgs..all normal thankfully...but I suffer from bad anxiety. ..health related...and am beyond exhausted daily....
  • cindy19462
    cindy19462 Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    yes!  You cannot get a good breath. I am very tired and the slightest effort wears me out.  I am taking Tumeric - my dr. says to take 2000mg a day.  It helps with the inflamation. 
  • joe55145
    joe55145 Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I am 25 and was diagnosed with Costo a while back which I was told was due to strain from running.

    I feel tired most days, pain locally in the left side of my chest and the occassional nausea. I dont know if anybody else feels this along with theirs? I also noticed I cough a lot more than I did prior to all this. I have had chest xrays and nobody ever mentioned anything else but mine just seems to worsen without even doing anything physical.

    Is that much the same for everyone?

    Thanks.

    Joe

    • cindy19462
      cindy19462 joe55145

      Posted

      my chest pain seems to come and go in its intensity.  Some days it hurts more than other days, for seemingly no reason. It hurts when I cough or sneeze. My dr. told me that my ribs are full of arthritis and that my ribs can't move up and down, in and out, like they are supposed to. Thus, shortness of breath.. 
    • joe55145
      joe55145 cindy19462

      Posted

      Gotcha. Yeah mine seems sometimes worse when im more tired. Do you get the nausea feeling at all? I always wonder if mine is something different all together.
  • cindy19462
    cindy19462 Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    Yes. I get nausea and dizziness.  I think part of it is lack of oxygen because my lungs can't inflate all the way. My rib cage doesn't move like it should. I have had all the heart tests and my heart is fine. 
    • joe55145
      joe55145 cindy19462

      Posted

      Are you just living with it then? I love running so really want something done.
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