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Shortness of breath with Costochondritis?

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Ipsydaisy
Ipsydaisy

I was diagnosed with Costochondritis and I have been noticing shortness of breath along with pain. I have had EKG's and chest xrays as well as blood tests. My doctor firmly believes this is not a heart issue.

Has anyone else noticed shortness of breath with this? My pain is mainly in my sternum but radiates through out my whole chest wall.

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  • Brenda1961
    Brenda1961 Ipsydaisy

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    Everythink your saying is related to Costco. My wanders all the time. I can be pain free for years and than I turnxjust the right way and the pain is so sharp in the chest area it knocks the wind out of me. Everything your saying is common amond this disease.
  • Brenda1961
    Brenda1961 Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    Everything you wrote on here is the all related to this disease. Chest pain and bone soreness and I know I have had all the tests that could be ruled out as a heart attack. Believe me I have had this for 15 teen years . and back than you didn't know to much about it.

  • paul20587
    paul20587 Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    Anyone get squeezing on the left side with this? And constant SOB for days for days sometimes even if it doesn’t hurt to touch chest? I’ve noticed a lot of what we all are experiencing is symptoms of myocardial bridging in the heart. Look into it. My cousin had it all symptoms we’ve had finally had surgery. People go to hundreds of doctors because it’s so hard to find and they don’t recognize it, most accurate on at least 64 slice CT angiogram or if negative try heart Cath. Specialist for it is at Stanford. Worth a shot if no one is getting results. Take a look into it. I have SOB, chest heaviness, squeeze sharp left side under chest ribs, pain goes down left arm. Anyone have this and  it could be costo and not the bridge thing?
  • KBarr866
    KBarr866 Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    I have had shortness of breath for months now and have had every test under the sun done to assure me that my lungs and heart are healthy. The doctor believe that my shortness of breath comes from anxiety which has led to inflammation. I have not been diagnosed with Costo however everything I've read on this page hits home outside of the sharp pain in the center of my chest. Instead, I just have an extreme tightness causing the shortness of breath. Anyone else just have extreme shortness of breath without the sharp pains in the chest?

    • june49619
      june49619 KBarr866

      Posted

      Hi KBarr866.  I too have the tightness in my chest with heavy breathing it seems.  Yet, I ride a stationary bike for 20 minutes and walk for a mile on the treadmill three times a week.  The tightness goes around my ribs as well.  Sometimes it gives me a feeling of anxiety.  For sometime now the pain in my back and on my chest has let up a bit, like you said, its more of a tightness than pain now.  Wish there was some miracle treatment to make this all go away.  Every now and then it gives me a nervous feeling and I check my blood   pressure and it is somewhat higher than usual.  Its crazy this costo stuff.    Best to you and will

       pray for your healing of this issue.

    • KBarr866
      KBarr866 june49619

      Posted

      Hi June,

      Thanks for your response! That's great that you have been able to continue exercising. I really enjoy running however the past few months I've had to stop completely because I couldn't breath at all. This lack of exercise has caused me to become slightly depressed but I am trying to stay positive and work through it. It's difficult when all anyone can tell me is that I'm "healthy" and there's no way for them to actually see the inflammation that's causing all of these issues. I'm very happy to have found this board though and reading everyone's similar issues has helped me realize I am not making any of these issues up! Anyways, I appreciate your positive words and wish you the best of luck as well!!

    • sally_10036
      sally_10036 KBarr866

      Posted

      Hey everyone!

      I have been apart of these discussions for a year now and it's been quite the time! I am so excited to say that after a year and a half of not being able to walk 5 minutes without suffering or needing a rest I have within the last 2 weeks walked 5 seperate times for 25 minutes each and I am able to go about my day with way less suffering. The only thing I changed and I have tried everything for this thing was add in Krill oil 1000mg. Check it out! Krill oil is more powerful than fish oil...I can't believe the difference I am finally getting my life back! And its only been 2 weeks. I hope this keeps up. I read online that krill oil can heal intercostal! I had this costo crap the worst it could get and it never gave me relief for even a minute.

      Anyhow I had to share this smile

      Ps- I tried regular fish oil and got nothing so I know its the krill oil.

  • anna0730
    anna0730 Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    yes..the pain in my ribs is unbearable..last week i was shocked that i couldnt breath.my lyrica rx helped and i use the oxygen..today i will be seeing my primary doctor as i need help and i a m so afraid.

    • Healthybon
      Healthybon anna0730

      Posted

      have you found answers for the breathless feeling? i am very scared from it.

  • lisa33471
    lisa33471 Ipsydaisy

    Posted

    hi there

    have had costo for about 3 years now on/off sometimes can have relaxed periods.

    I try natural remedies like ginger tea/turmeric tablets and use ibuprofen gel.

    Just curious; ; does anyone experience wheezing with costo?

  • greg42872
    greg42872 Ipsydaisy

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    hi everyone, reading these comments does give peace of mind, im 28 and i have psoriatic arthritis, im used to getting the odd pain here and there but only recently ive been gasping for air. my specialist said it does sound like costochondritis! i am getting put on a 3 weeks course of steroids on wednesday. i really hope they work, the breathlessness is so had it makes me panic. its always worse at night time. i hope everyone in here is managing the best they can.

    • lisa33471
      lisa33471 greg42872

      Edited

      that is reassuring, just the fact that its not just us imagining it. I think costo is likely to cause anxiety, but when Ive had it, sometimes Ive woken up with it so I dont think anxiety is the sole cause.

      Difficult times at the moment, but once we are able to visit doctors in person, I shall be off to see one to be reassessed again

    • greg42872
      greg42872 lisa33471

      Posted

      i agree, difficult times at the moment not being able to have face to face appointments etc, my pain between heart and should seems to ease with a hot water bottle, but ive yet to find anything help with the shortness of breath. i hope that you are doing good and keeping safe

    • lisa33471
      lisa33471 greg42872

      Posted

      Yes Ive heard hot water bottle is good 😃 when i had it last week, it was middle of night which was horrible 😦 I know this probably sounds silly but I just went downstairs had a drink of water and had few drops of my rescue remedy (which calms me down) and then just sat and did deep breathing for half an hour I know it doesnt stop it but it helps in the moment.

      If either of us manage to find out why we suffer this, keep each other posted of what may cause this 😃 in the meantime stay safe too and be positive!

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