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Costo/tietzes almost healed, any tips to speed up the process?

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shekme10120
shekme10120

Anyone who's managed to completely rid themselves from costochondritis/ tietzes?

(I believe I have tietzes cos of the swelling)

I'm about 85% healed thanks to natural remedies but I've been 85% healed for some months.

I seemed to get to this point quite quickly (about 3 months) but since December or so my recovery has plateaued.

Does anyone have tips to speed it up? I'm open to natural remedies, exercise and vitamins/ supplements. I'm not keen on pharmaceutical methods.

I'm really hoping I won't be stuck at this stage of it not hurting anymore but also not being fully comfortable.

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  • QueenMo
    QueenMo shekme10120

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    I just developed this condition about 6/8 weeks ago ... I am a lung cancer survivor, have had a heart attack, and various other "ailments". I thought I was having problems with my rotator cuff but my orthopedist said no (I have bursitis in that arm also) I know you're all thinking I am a medical mess, but I am determined to beat this new ailment. They have put me on Prednisone (I hate what it does to me) and I will do anything to get off of it! I'm off to Washington DC on Sunday to participate in National Lung Advocacy Day as a rep from Illinois! Cosco Chondrites will not stop me however I would love not to have the constant pain ... I'm following this discussion more since you all seem to be more positive and not the doom and gloom I've read on other sites ...

  • lachastity04089
    lachastity04089 shekme10120

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    I have tried and taken everything in the book and I still can't seem to heal this condition. I'm so tired and stressed about this. I just want to feel better and enjoy my children and my husband. I don't know what else to do

    • shekme10120
      shekme10120 lachastity04089

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      I know the feeling. Although I'm almost healed I'm not 100% and that small fraction of not being what I used to be gets me down.

      I used to love walking but I can't even do that for too long because the whole arm swinging makes my muscles tense after a while.

      I'm only 27 and I feel considerably older because certain activities are still uncomfortable for me.

      But I am SO grateful for how much I've healed and will continue trying to get better.

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