Hi! I was diagnosed with costo in mid-July and am feeling better overall. But I noticed over the past week that my left armpit hurts. My costo pain is...
Hi, I was diagnosed with costochondritis about a month ago. I am a 27 year old female from Cornwall in the UK. I've recently returned to the UK after 6 months...
Oh my, you really have it bad! I'm so sorry, costo is such an awful malady and so difficult to treat it seems. You describe very common symptoms and if...
Thanks Carol, its good to know I am not the only person that feels like this! I went to see another doctor yesterday and she independently diagnosed...
Hi I am so sorry you are suffering. I totally agree with Carol, I have to stop completely for a while because the pain won't allow me to do anything else. I am...
Hi, It sure sounds like Costo and after backpacking for a long time, that could definitely aggravate the intercostal joints and muscles. When it calms down...
Has anyone had pain in their chin/lower jaw and neck with costochondritis? I woke up this morning with severe pain under my chin and radiating into my neck on...
Hi Gemma Its always nice to have a fellow Brit on here, im in Cardiff. (very wet at momnet!!) I've had costo for nearly 4 and a half years now.Im 35 years old....
Hi all, I am a little depressed this morning. Today marks the one year anniversary of me having Costo. I was hoping and praying that I would just wake up and...
Hi. I get pain up the side on my neck on the left and into my jaw on the left also with the costo (talk about scary when your left chest and arm are hurting...
I just met my one year anniversary, too. It's not 100% better but a bit better. I forgot to put my Lidocaine Patches on yesterday and didn't even notice till...
Jan: Is Keral an anti-inflammatory? I googled it but didn't come up with anything. Thanks...., and hope you continue to get past this bad-spell! Carol ...
Hi Nebula, Sorry to hear that you are right there with me. How have the Lidoderm patches worked for you? Do you put them near your heart? I have a full box...
Hey Debbie, I'm so sorry to hear that it's been a year, but don't let that get you down. I actually feel better in my rib area than I have in a long time. I...
My dear Wanda ... I know that you have very good intentions, so please don't take this the wrong way. I am very happy for you that all you need is trigger...
"How have the Lidoderm patches worked for you? Do you put them near your heart? I have a full box of them at home, but each time I go to put one on I chicken...
Hi Debbie...gee Happy Anniversary :) I know what you mean about the one year mark...it is a tough blow when you pass it! I hated it!!! It has been almost 2 for...
Nancy, I was replying to Debbie, who as far as I know, just has Costo. I was not talking about the other conditions that people have. I have Fibro and I...
Carol, As I said to Nancy, I was speaking to those suffering from just Costo. No disrespect was ever intended towards you and your health concerns. Just to...
Hi Bex, Went to the doctors today and it turns out I have an infected lymph node under my chin. I've got antibiotics to take and I've also had another lot of...
Carrie - I was wondering if you would me - well all of us really - a favor ........ and do a post on intercostal neualgia. I am interested, and I think it...
Hi Wanda, Thank you for your kind response. I have tried many of the things that you have listed below. A lot of them gave me temporary relief, but none have...
Hi Nancy, I am worried mostly about the heart side effects that they list. Palpitaions (already have those!) and slow heart rate (aleady have that too!). I...
Thanks Heather! Your story sounds a lot like mine. I do not take anything for the pain. I just try to muddle through. The only thing I use is a heating...
Hi Wanda, I do only have the Costo. Before getting it, I was as healthy as I could be. The palpitations I get are secondary from the Costo. I am hoping that...
Yes sweetie I have worn them - mostly I wear them on my back for nerve pain. The part of the back that is directly behind the sternum. But I have used them on...
Wanda: You have never hurt my feelings, I just think there is a vast difference in the length of time, the amount of involvement, and the extent of suffering...
Oh, I forgot to mention. I was not able to lie flat on my back for the first six months of my Costo. I also could not recline in any way. I know that some...
Thanks again Nancy. I think I just may get up enough nerve to give them a try the next time I am more severe pain. Right now it is just that naggy achy pain,...
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