Costochondritis pain and discomfort

The symptoms I'm having are driving me crazy and I've been researching on the Internet and Costochondritis is what it sounds like. The bottom ribs on both sides ache and I feel intense pressure making it feel like my ribs will pop out sometimes with tingling. Sometimes it's worse than other times. just started a few days ago so i havent been to the doctor yet. Its very uncomfortable and concerning! Does anyone who's been diagnosed with this have that kind of pressure and tingling?

Ha, yes am pushing into the pain even as I read your post.

Have only been diagnosed with costo in the last few weeks though have been living with the pain for much longer.

Was also recently (last two years) diagnosed with atrial fibrillation so have been assuming the almost constant chest pain is heart related. 

Even with the the diagnosis I was given very little help or advice on what to do next or what to expect so am hoping this forum can help with that. They put me on Neproxin but had to give those up due to the side effects even though they did help the pain. Currently trying ibuprofen.

Stupidly I was moving heavy furniture around yesterday so suffering as a result. But when the pain isn't apparent you feel fine and think you can act like normal.

Combined with the palpitations from AF it makes for a very unsettling time and that brings the stress levels up which in turn makes the pain worse. 

Hi,

My dr also diagnosed me with costochondritis and so far have only taken ibuprofen or Tylenol for the pain. I've read on this forum that people have got relief with nortriptyline and I just sent my dr a message regarding whether or not she thinks it might be a good try for me.  

It was interesting to me though when you mentioned having pain in your right breast area too in addition to the pain under your left rib cage because I've been having my main pain I the same areas, with addition to it being right in the middle where my sternum is.

I'm interested to hear the results of the tests your dr has ordered.  It really is the strangest condition - if that's a good word for it - and seems to be way more common than I thought.

hi, I'm replying to this because I have been having symptoms similar to yours & have not been diagnosed yet. I have been having , almost dally for about 5 months, started out as a slight pain in back, then started getting the chest (usually on left side, soimetimes on the right side too), was very scary, went to a local clinic, they did ekg & said heart was ok, told me to go home & take ibuproferin 3x per day for 3 weeks and pain is still here, possibly worse (mainly back, sometimes chest, sometimes both at same time. The pain is mainly in back, upper bshoulder blades & bottom (kind osmall of back). I went for follow up yesterday w/nurse practioner, they think its a back issue. I have been thinking it was costochondritis for a while from some things i have read on internet. was curious if my symptoms match, chest pain (leand right side, mainly left),  relief when take bra off, sometimes feel that a forced burp will provide relief, continuous back pain (more than chest pain), burning or stabbing  in upper between shoulderblades, & in lower (kinda in small of back area), weakness of hands, occasional numbness of forearms, hands, feet, other weird, & random shooting pains (not too often) in rious places (armw, legs, etc) Please help, this is extremly scary!

Hello shell7belle I hope this discussion is still open. I too have been diagnosed with Costo by my chiropractor and my go just said its muscular/ skeletal I had a fall about 1year ago running and fell onto my chest then I have been o/seas (live in Melb) and had a 30 hour flight home which has made everything 10 times worse. Pain moves from chest (it's like an elephant sitting on my chest down to my ribs either side and back twinges there is a

Osteo in New Zealand

Who believes he

Can cure it as it's the back rib hinges tightening up which then causes

The front ribs to tighten up and rub

Together which causes inflammation he sell a back

Pod which breaks up this area which

Then takes the pressure off the front ribs I have ordered one bit just lying on a towel doing gentle stretches with arms behind the head and

Taking anti inflammatory tablets doe now

I have similar symptoms, lower pain in my back, it may even be my kidneys but hard to tell. My right lung below my breast tissue. I'm also convinced the dull ache behind my left should is connected. I'm 26 and reasonably fit, an ex smoker which accelerates my fear.

Gp just recommends exercise which isn't helpful as I know it isn't that

During tonight have been doing more research and this popped up again. The more I read the more I relate. I locate the pain in the back and apply pressure hoping it will heal it even thought it's been there for over 4 months now. It makes no difference, I'm only 26 and shouldn't be feeling like this.

Please get in touch if you know any more or can help at all.

Andy

I have something similar. Every time it hurts. I can't help my self and I start massaging the spot where is hurting, I'm about to go crazy ,....I can't take this pain any more

Hi there, I just saw your post as I am laying awake in bed in pain on my left side lower ribs that goes around my back. I was diagnosed with costochondritis about 7 months ago. I have been through chest x-rays, blood work, and I even wore a Holter monitor for 2 weeks with everything coming back normal. Being in tune with your body can be a blessing and a curse. For nurses like myself, anxiety peaks everytime we feel a twinge because we know and have seen too many things withe them human body. sometimes it can be hard but best to take your md's word for it that your ok and keep telling yourself that and practice deep breathing to calm ur nerves.

Good luck

I went to a chiropractor in April and he caused an injury to me that resulted in what my GP believed to be costochondritis... It is the most aggravating and painful thing and I too have believed that there was something much more serious going on. I had a mammogram and ruled out tumors etc. I prefer alternative treatments and do not take drugs for pain. I am currently taking turmeric for any inflammation. I am a hairdresser and the days after I have worked is the most painful. Also sitting causes more of a stinging pain in certain positions. I do better when I keep moving but overdoing results in more pain the next day. My mind has convinced me that I have something going on in my bones or worse.I have bought 10 different bras because the pressure from them also make it worse. Anyway, I continue to try and cut out sugar and things that increase inflammation since I can't take drugs.

Essential oils like Frankincense and a few others do tend to give me some temporary relief...

Maybe something here will let u know that someone else understands your frustration and pain and peace of mind to know it is a painful thing but not fatal...and hopefully in time this will subside..