1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Costochondritis and Tietze's Syndrome

is costochondritis always painful

Posted , 4 users are following.

dee50031
dee50031

Hi, can anyone with this condition that has it mild tell me what it is like, mine is not so much painful, but achey, dr says costo, but everyone on here says very bad pain, I am confused, don't even feel like I can go back to the drs as I have been so many times and get the same answers with no real help, no testing nothing, I am so tired all the time, x mine is uncomfortable just off to the left of center of breast, when pressing it is uncomfortable but my lower ribs at the edges feel strange too, 8 9 10th ribs, feel like I will never get to the bottom of why I feel so crap x

1 like, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • shanna2479
    shanna2479 dee50031

    Posted

    Hey there. Mine is the same. Not very painful rather unconfortable and CAN be painful when I over exert myself. I have had an EKG and ultrasound. I have Meloxicam as an anti-inflammatory. It helps a lot when I'm in mild pain. If I do too much in Pilates or yoga then it only helps marginally. We should be thankful our aren't as bad as I've on here! Your symptoms sound similar to mine. Try ice packs and ask about Meloxicam. Good luck!

    • dee50031
      dee50031 shanna2479

      Posted

      Thank you for getting back to me shanna, I have not had any further testing even though I keep going to the doctors, I also have pain in my breast as well sometimes, and still no further testing is done, sick of these drs x
  • Ranger507
    Ranger507 dee50031

    Posted

    I had a little ache or niggle inside my left peck right where ny my sternum meets it about half way up for about 3-4 weeks, its now blown up into full on costochondritis! The flares are unbelievably bad, try treat yours before it gets worse I wish I never left mine so late
    • dee50031
      dee50031 Ranger507

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply adam, I have had this ache for so long now and have no idea what to do, when i try to do any upper chest exerises i get a heavy ache in my chest area like pressure building, but get nowhere with drs x
    • Ranger507
      Ranger507 dee50031

      Posted

      Take it easy I tried to exercise and it made it worse! Anti inflammatorys help but I wouldn't take anything until you consult your doctor!
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.