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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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linda00569 Ipsydaisy
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deb31102 Ipsydaisy
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I was just diagnosed with costocondritis yesterday! Never heard of it before! Had open heart surgery aortic valve replaced in October so when I started experiencing pain in my chest, I got a little nervous! I really think I pulled a muscle! I kinda do more than I probably should but it's hard to keep an old work horse down!!! Tylenol and the heating pad seem to help
linda00569 deb31102
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Deb I have it for 2-1/2 years but a lot easier I used Olbas Oil to rub into the painful areas and ice packs not heat,I go to a really good chiropractor who does acupuncture on my chest for it this has helped so much and she stretches my muscles this is the only way I've kept it really low I rest a lot I retired last September although I have a large family and they come nearly every day,just try what I've said I don't take any pain relief hate them causes more problems hope this helps also try to breath from your stomach this will inflate your lungs better
MrsD15 linda00569
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I'm the exact opposite! I've had costo for 4 years and stretching agrivates it something rotten. Heat helps, but I take a fair few meds as I needed extra help after having my little girl.
Ricky87687 Ipsydaisy
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So i have been struggling with this also for some months. It was very strong at first. No pain just abdominal tightness especially around the left rib cage where the spleen\stomach is located. At first thought it was just anxiety. If there is trauma to the lungs, which is from my case of getting some chemical inhaled, this can occur. I have been seeing a chiropractor which has been helping with spine mobility. I suggest to do diaphragmatic breathing exercises 3 times a day or more....should be the way we breathe always, stretching, relaxation like yoga or qigong or walking, healthy diet that corresponds more to anti inflammation diet, chiropractor maybe 2 times a week to start and less later...and very important sleep...8 hrs if possible. I am still feeling it but so much better. Best of luck to everyone feeling this. Do have doctor check heart etc. My experience with docs is they are not aware of this as much as chiropractors.
dean888 Ipsydaisy
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Fuzzybyrd Ipsydaisy
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Yes, very much so..exhaustion climbing stairs, walking the block..I just purchased something called the backpod..a chiro from New Zealand developed it..the reviews are outstanding...it looks like a half football..you lay on it on your back..it stretches the ribcage as it adjoins the spine..I'm 3 days in, and I have noticed that it is already helping me...it costs $90, but might be money well spent...good luck..