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ann28123
ann28123

i've got costochondritis since nasty virus made me cough constantly for over a month last year a severe episode followed then a few twinges when i immediately rested

until yesterday with the worst yet frightening horrendous pain in sternum and ribs i was agitated a d crying for help and ive had slipped disc pain in the past its level 10 . i am so scared this has become chronic and i am taking paracetomol and ibuprophen cant take naproxen as i react and get hives

im in inflammation .... are there any good news stories as all ive read is bad and appocolyptic i know there is no treatment for something so utterley horrible how can this be. is nordic walking any good i suppose the arm moves could set it off. o just walk for my back pain but this costopain stops any movement whatsover even breathing is a struggle at its worst moving an arm lying down is hell on earth heart attack pain for hours what is the prognosis i wonder i also have osteoarthritis no gp has bothered to check me out for heart diseaase apart from checking bp stats and blood oxygen . ive had no ecg but im having well woman blood tests scheduled. the chest pain onset wad after a week of awful neck shoulder pain which actually i have most days i keep buying new pillows but i guess its a waste of time as its costo behind t all !! i go to a physio but its so expensive just for half an hour

any advice recommendations wellcome

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  • deborah19985
    deborah19985 ann28123

    Posted

    so sorry hear your suffering so bad😥😥 I must say I don't suffer that bad at the moment

    I've constantly got hot water bottle attached to me as I cant take stronger medication due to being a transplant patient

    I'm waiting to see a pain specialist

    this costochondritis is vile its ruining my life

    I'm in pain every day now

    love to you xx

  • nancy36508
    nancy36508 ann28123

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    i'm so sorry you are suffering so much. I had costochondritis for over three years, and one thing I found out is that I had to be proactive and ask for different tests. I actually changed my primary care physician because I was tired of them telling me to try different medicines, some of which I had bad reactions to, The PA at the new doctor's office suggested physical therapy, which is what worked for me! i still get flare ups occasionally but I take out the exercises and start doing them. And if you haven't seen a cardiologist, make an appointment with one. I was seeing one once a year because of chest pain, and I was in the ER frequently, and I was constantly told that I was OK. I finally had an appointment with a really good cardiologist, who ordered a CT angiogram, and they found a blockage in my right coronary artery. I had a cathetorization last summer and they put in a stent. So ask people for recommendations on a cardiologist, because the one I used to go to was in the same practice as the new one I saw and who I still see now. Best of luck to you.

    • desmosedici
      desmosedici nancy36508

      Posted

      Hi, according to your story . which one actually make your in pain condition?, costochondritis or blockage on your artery? i also suffer from this chest pain almost 3 years until now. and god know how many times i spend my times visited ER. i wish i have enough money to go and see a cardiologist. but been doing few cardiac assessment last year ie 3 times stress test and echocardiogram and all the result came out normal. did you do same test as mine and get the normal result? many thanks in advance.

    • nancy36508
      nancy36508 desmosedici

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      I am not really sure which problem caused my pain, but it was the pain that caused me to see the cardiologist. Your insurance should cover a visit to a cardiologist and also the tests. I only have to pay a small copay each time. But definitely ask around for a recommendation for a cardiologist. The first one I had was very nice but sent me for tests and kept saying there was nothing wrong. Yes, I've had stress tests and echocardiograms. The doctor who ordered the CT angiogram is in my opinion the best doctor they have, and I have heard this from many people. Good luck to you.

    • ann28123
      ann28123 desmosedici

      Posted

      i have never had an ecg yet but gp is going to refer me but said i gave to keep a pain diary for a month !! doesnt know what shes doing

      my blood viscosity is high cholestral 7 and hba1c is 7 i have heel pain sometimes on left foot and this chest pain costochondritis . no further advice except to go back in a mth for more blood tests ....,

      i dont t know yet which is causing it as had no ecg stress test.

  • ann28123
    ann28123

    Edited

    i thank you for the advice most useful i am sure movement is medicine i have emailed my physio

    and perhaps a cardio check is a sensible precaution too im just resigned to the fact that you have to manage your own healthcare and dont seem to get what seems obvious support and help from gps and they are the only portal to cardioligists other than sitting for hrs in A&E appreciate your kind words love xxx hot water bottles are my best friend too

    my husband keeps saying hugging pillows at night is my wall . it hurts me i try to explain its support for my chest and i have one between my knees too as i have back pain and its good to stop me twisting ... hes not good with illness .... if he only new what this feels like 

    hes superfit for his age exercise mad !!! and i seem to be less and less able to exercise as each time i do i seem to get injured!'

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