Hi SM. My costo went balistic after open lung surgery. I was cut on my right side - at the bra-line thank you very much. A year later and I'm just now able...
Thank you Heather, I was staring to think I was the only one. Starting to wonder if it was related to my lung issues. I was getting scared. I lost some...
Don't know if it's related to tensing, trying to protect my sternum from getting hurt, but my left trapezius (neck/shoulder) muscle on my back gets this weird...
Marci, Sounds like it could be nerve pain. My pain is a burning. It is neuralgia (nerve pain). I would definitely talk to your doctor about it, because there...
Isn't that funny... I don't know how old you are but when I hit 35 every ache and pain started to worry me! It seems like this is the year my body has chose to...
How strange...you sound like me! LOL This could probably go on for a long time...each of us saying we sound like the other! I am 25 (will be 26 7/10) and I...
How strange...you sound like me! LOL This could probably go on for a long time...each of us saying we sound like the other! I am 25 (will be 26 7/10) and I...
Hi Miah, The breathing thing sounds oh to familiar to me! I had the same problem after my first bad panic attack. I don't know about yours but when I had my...
Thanks Heather, you make me feel a little better. I don't know what it is with these panic attacks. I usually have spells when I have problems in the late...
Sil Via, Thanks for the response. I can relate to the "dropping to the knees" pain. Glad yours is getting better. It's been seven years for me but I feel...
Nicola, Stress definitely bothers my costo. First I thought it was a heart attack. Now I know that can be a very real response to stress. Hope yours gets...
Greeting all: I have an appointment today to visit a chiropractor. I guess we called a half dozen before we found someone who had a) heard of costo; b) ...
Hi all I too suffer from panic attacks, though touch wood, i havent had one for a good few months now. The weekend the costo first started ,(or the viral...
good luck, just cause chiros havent worked for some people on this forum doesnt mean it wont work for you! let me know what your treaments consist of and what...
Thanks Carrie, My husband also thinks it's nerve-related. I will definitely bring it up on Thursday's appt. What do any of you take when you are pregnant and...
hi marci, yeah. it kinda does sound like nerve like pain, especially if you are numb in places. have you tried seeing a neurologist? i think you should...
Hello! I was just wandering if anyone had some insight or advice for me. I am 21yrs old and a couple weeks ago I felt like I was having a hard time breathing,...
Jackie - I wish I had some advice for you. I have suffered with costco for 5 years, went to the emergency room many times, been to different doctors, tried...
Jackie, It's been said before- We seem to be the unlucky ones that continue to have pain way beyond the 6 weeks that doctors say. But, that is just us.- I...
NO...My costo was completely settled until I started PT then it all flared back up! HeatherW ************************************** See what's free at...
Hi Heather W, what did they make you do in PT?. Im just asking cause just like you, my costovertebral joints were REALLY STIFF. I did PT for 2 months with a...
Nothing like that. I am just doing really good rib stretches and two exorcizes with the latex band to strengthen the muscle that pulls my shoulder blades ...
I visited the chiropractor yesterday and am still hopeful. He has treated a lot of people with costo and was both familiar with the condition and has had a...
Jackie - I had only 3 visits of PT. They iced the sterum area and did some electric simulation as well. The physical therapists said they had never treated...
first of all, thank you for the replies to my question yesterday. These boards/information has been helpful and everyone is kind. I have another question. Has...
Hi all. I just found this group while doing an internet search of costo. Its nice to know I'm not a freak...people think its weird when you say your ribs...
Hi all. I just found this group while doing an internet search of costo. Its nice to know I'm not a freak...people think its weird when you say your ribs...