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Costs lots of pain this condition

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ray63269
ray63269

I was diagnosed with costo a few years ago, but it subsided for quite a while, but I think it's back, I've had a lower back condition that has caused me alot of anxiety, now I'm getting pain in both sets of ribs and upper spine and left shoulder blade, does anyone else get this type of symptoms with costo

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  • lachastity04089
    lachastity04089 ray63269

    Posted

    I'm going through the same as you are!!! Our story is identical. I have pain in both ribs and my upper spine hurts the worst. Almost unbearable. And nothing works. I also have the left back shoulder blade pain. And I've noticed my arm are starting to have a burning feeling. I'm so tired of going through this pain. You are not alone

    • ray63269
      ray63269 lachastity04089

      Posted

      Hi thanks for your reply, I really feel for you too as it's horrible, rib pain is awful and it even went up the back of my neck today and chest tightened, fed up with it and supposed to be going on holiday tomorrow night

  • grace28398
    grace28398 ray63269

    Posted

    So sorry it has come back again. This condition really stinks!!!!  Have you tried accupuncture? Heard lots of people have had succes with accupuncture. I get relief from a med called neurontin and soft ice packs as well. Theres also a site you can google for Costro exercises. Good luck and hang in there!!! We are all here to help each other.smile smile
  • grace28398
    grace28398 ray63269

    Posted

    I have Costro over 17 months on and off. I also see a therapist.. she helps me with anxiety. I pray alot too That definitely helps me too!!!
    • ray63269
      ray63269 grace28398

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply and for your advice, do you have the same symptoms as me
    • ray63269
      ray63269 grace28398

      Posted

      Thanks, I just get so paranoid about my symptoms and anxiety goes overboard, just had ribs hurt and felt pressure then sternum hurt now got knotted feeling in back pain going up into neck, so horrible
    • grace28398
      grace28398 ray63269

      Posted

      no worries  i totally understand. i get the same way as well. its good that we can all help each other!!!!!!  this condition is definitely anxiety provoking
    • ray63269
      ray63269 grace28398

      Posted

      Yep it's great to chat to others who have same condition, when you get the pain in your back and neck do you panic

    • grace28398
      grace28398 ray63269

      Posted

      I try not to, I have a counselor that has taught me ways to cope with anxiety. Sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesnt. The pain in my chest from Costro makes me anxious. So Ill use soft ice packs and take neurontin for pain. It helps.
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