OMG!!! After reading these first three sentances I just wanted to go to bed with my heating pad! I swear my chest tightened and cringed just reading what you...
Is everyone here's pain on the left side? Mine is and its so scary, sometimes i wish it was on my right side so i can not worry im having a heart attack. I'm...
Don't you say fibro and costo is crazy together! They both are real illnesses. I have them both, and a few other problems, too. If your doctor says you have...
Hi Heather: That's what I thought, "you can do all that with costo," but I don't want to discourage anyone. I've said this before, I think those who post...
Yes, I've often said "this is hell" too, then I'm reminded that ANY sort of pain, whether it's your ribs or your head or your foot or leg, all have special...
Thanks for letting me join the group. I am 61 years old. When I was in my 30's I had a minor fender bender, at which time I sprained my chest. I was shocked,...
Welcome Ruth !! I am so sorry you had to find us, but glad you were able to. You've been through the mill, from a sprained chest wall, to cancer surgery - I...
In the mid 70's I quit using a bra, it was so painful. Still don't wear one....Now I'm 61. Maarit ... was in ... chest. ... It is ... stomach. ... also...
Hi Ruth (one of my favorite names by-the-way)... I'm also glad you found us, although as Nancy said, sorry you had to! I relate to your story although I...
Hi all, all day today I went nearly pain free! I even woke up feeling pretty good. I was on my computer earlier and out of no where I feel this pain under my...
Hi, I'm new here so I didn't see your other posts about bra's. I used to wear a bra all the time until I was having costo pains and decided to stop almost all...
Hi all, does anyone ever have any bouts of panic attacks or serious anxiety from the costo pain? Has any of it developed into a serious problem like...
Hi I've had anxety for the 5 years of my costo, contracted from a viral infection. It's such a strange pain, plus where it is, you can't hel;p but panic about...
I developed anxiety and panic disorder before I got costo over 7 years ago. I've tried many treatments through the years and I have to say that I feel really...
Yes, me too! It happens all the time. You never get accustomed to it - after 7 years with costo every sudden pain still causes anxiety. ... free day!??? ... ...
Although I have sudden pain now and then, I recently started experiencing constant upper chest pressure and tenderness. It seems to intensify when I press...
oh yeah, big time. My chiropractor can't believe I still have tenderness like I do. I love when they start poking you with their finger to see if it hurts....
Hi all, I just joined this group after doing some searching about costochondritis. My husband has been suffering from the symptoms of this for almost a year...
Hi all, I would like to know what tests should be taken to rule out heart condition. I have been told by several Drs. during ER visits that my heart is fine...
Hi pain08free, I can let you know what tests I went through for my heart before I was diagnosed with Costo. I had several chest x-rays. An MRI of the chest....
... Hi Amanda I think it is a good idea to mention costochondritis to the doctor - I'll bet he will just agree that this is what it is! Some docs just waffle...
... I have had ECGs (on several occasions), chest X rays, blood tests (which can pick up other conditions and can also rule out the fact that you have had a...
Hi, It must be very difficult for you to see your husband in pain. Most of us here are sufferers, so we don't see it from your side. The pain is very...
Hello =) Yes I think you should mention costochondritis to the doctor as anything could help relieve some of his tension and anxiety. You should also have your...
I have had several EKG's and a 48 hour heart monitor. Through the observation of other people's experiences I have somewhat decided that I won't continue on...
Most of the time my pain stems from the very same areas you're talking about. From this pain it starts to spread and become worse through out my upper body....
Hi =) For me, hot patches work wonders as well as heating pads, heating blankets, hot showers, hot baths, and pretty much anything that is warm or relatively...
I too have had chest x-rays, several EKGs, CAT scan, I wore a holter monitor, ecohocardiagram, nuclear stress test and two cardiac catheterizations - all tests...
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