Uncommon costo symptoms
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Costochondritis is unfortunately, not widely known or discussed and I've got more information from here than my gp.
Although I'm lucky to say I'm 80-90% healed, I've reached a plateau.
I wanted to share some of the less common symptoms I've experienced in my healing process for those who may be scared/confused:
Head pressure on the side of inflammation
(possibly led to a slowing down of the movement in left eye, I now wear glasses to refocus, never had eye issues before)
Headaches
Swollen neck
Tightness in neck
Swollen shoulder muscles
Back pain in the middle of back
Inability to eat
Feeling physically full after half a meal but still hungry
Stomach pain
Burning sensation in muscles
Tingling sensation in muscles
Strange sinking feeling when breathing, comparable to the stomach drop you get in fear/on a rollercoaster or similar but it's more muscular/physical
Sensation of muscles suddenly "deflating" when falling asleep - possibly anxiety related as well
Constant palpitations
Fatigue
Tiredness
Generally weak
Arm pain on side of inflammation
Feeling like I can't breathe
Difficulty walking at speed - who knew swaying arms could be so painful?!
Feeling fine all day but swelling up when you lie down to sleep
Sinus pressure
BONUS: For those who have overcome the majority of the pain
general discomfort/awareness/heaviness/tightness of the affected areas
Feel free to share your uncommon/less discussed symptoms
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QueenMo shekme10120
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shekme10120 QueenMo
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I'm going based on my feelings. I no longer feel pain just tightness which is eased with a quick stretch. It's also no longer as widespread as it used to be.
Carrying heavy things isn't as difficult either and I don't need to rest as much.
It's a guess as I haven't been back to the doctors but I'm considering it to see if there's anything I can do to finally get rid.
QueenMo shekme10120
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My doctor has it! His advice to me "learn to live with it"! I just take Tylenol ( can't take anti-inflammatories), heating pad, rest and stretches! I have not tried Tumeric Tea! Do they actually sell such a thing? Tumeric on it's own tastes disgusting! I will be on the search for Tumeric Tea!
shekme10120 QueenMo
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If that's your doctors advice then I'm not feeling positive about being 80-90% healed anymore!
There are some on the internet who claim to be fully healed but they're rare and it seems to take a million and one steps to get there.
Just find some turmeric powder from your local grocers - especially the ones that sell ethnic food - and spoon some into hot water.
If nothing else it significantly reduced the pain.
Twinings or pukka sell a turmeric tea which you can get in health shops but it's not as effective.
I alternate between drinking that and ginger tea at work because turmeric powder stains like no other.
Word of advice- wipe turmeric as soon as it spills or you may have permanent orange-yellow stains everywhere and use a dark mug!
simone_40974 shekme10120
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shekme10120 simone_40974
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Yeah she did but her only advice was to take ibuprofen but I'm not a massive fan of pharmaceuticals. So I looked up my own methods.
shekme10120 simone_40974
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But you're right, her info was minimal. She said I'd be healed within a few weeks. 12 months later....
ray63269 shekme10120
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So glad to see that alot of symptoms I've had are in this list , 80% at least . The tight neck and shoulder muscles are terrible . How are you curing this condition as really need help
shekme10120 ray63269
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As comforting as it is to know I'm not alone, I'm sorry to hear you're suffering like I did/was. Stretches and turmeric tea were the answer for me.
kristina84273 ray63269
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I need help im 24 and this is driving me crazy my anxiety is really bad been 6 months all the heart test were good
TwinMummy81 kristina84273
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I understand.
I had soooo many tests.... CT scan, x-ray, nuclear bone scan and still I didn't believe my diagnosis of costo.
I'm now in therapy for my health anxiety as it was really starting to affect my life x
kristina84273 TwinMummy81
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how are you feeling ? I had a ecg , halter , and CT of my chest to rule out my heart but still feeling uneasy how are you coping ?
cheyrose kristina84273
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Any luck? 24 y/o female and recently diagnosed and feeling really unhopeful about getting better. The worst part is I had open heart surgery when I was 16 so the anxiety or that and the feeling of my sternum wires doesn't help the anxiety of it all..
shekme10120
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Adding to the list, random fluttery feelings in the chest. Almost like having a twitchy eye but you feel it in your chest muscles.
Apparently that's your nerve endings doing something.
lachastity04089 shekme10120
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Hi. I also have the chest fluttering. It's very scary. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Glad to know that I'm not going crazy.
dwilliams92 shekme10120
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I've always had heart flutters (like my heart skips a beat and then beats hard and fast for a second). Runs in my family. The fluttering was only once every couple of months. No big deal for me....After covid the fluttering became more noticeable and I was left having to take a moment to gather my breath.
The heart palpitations now accompanies the chest pain and after being diagnosed with Costochondritis, the palpitations are a daily, often, thing.