As someone that suffers from this pain and the mother of a teenager it breaks my heart to hear about your child. The good news is you have found a great group....
I can't answer your question about what causes some cases to last, but I can say I'm sorry your daughter is dealing with this pain! I've had pain for three...
Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind, this will probably be kinda long. But I wanted to share my "story" and see if any of you could offer some insight? I'd...
Hi: I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions for you but I wanted to at least write to say I read your post. I've had Costo for decades and can't imagine...
Hi, I don't do alot of meds myself...I guess I just "deal" with the pain but there are some good rubs and creams that have been discussed on this list. Many...
Hi Carol, I was only on the steroids for a week. It's not something the doctor wants me on long term, nor do I! I've had a bad reaction to it a couple of times...
Thanks Heather, I will search the archives!! I've been using the same method as you (dealing with it) since April. But as the pain gets worse, I don't know how...
I started taking HCI "Hydrochloric Acid with Pepsin" and using high dose sublingual B12. Of course, I've been catching myself all tense (which is a problem for...
just having a winge, just past the 12 yr mark with costo and had my worst flair up ever lasting over a year and still going. tried so mutch to the point the...
... Hi, So sorry for your pain. Mine has been going on for 3 years. Please do not get the steroid injections. I had about 3 of them and the pain was better...
Can you tell me what the B12 is doing for you? I just ordered some, took one yesterday but it was an exremely bad day and guess I just don't have a lot of...
First, let me state that I am not a doctor. This is what I am taking: http://tinyurl.com/7bl4do I don't normally use "Now" brand but this I was told was a very...
Well great, I just read that 'Cyanocobalamin' B12 can have side effects, so, I'm going to switch types, I will post tomorrow what I switch too. Long term use...
Wonderful to hear that something is working for you. Please keep us all posted and hope you continue to improve. However, beware of VITAMIN OVERDOSE....
I've been diagnosed with Costo. I cannot get the fear out of my mind that my heart is ruined. I have PVC's and I can feel them, and the constant chest pain....
oh wow do i feel your pain! I too worry CONSTANTLY its my heart. I had all the heart tests also, but i cant get it out of my head. And lately i feel i cant...
BOY do I relate to all you said below. I went to the er in an ambulance when i first started having my chest pain. I was CONVINCED it was my heart, but I too...
Yes... because the pain of costo mimics an heart attack, I'm sure almost all in this forum constantly fear about an heart attack. For me, it's a constant...
I'm 41 now but in my late teens or early twenties I swore I was having heart attacks. I had pressure in my chest with pain going down my left arm. Sometimes I...
Hi Everyone! I've been dealing with recurrent chest pain since April '07. Sometimes manageable, sometimes bad, sometimes awful. Current diagnosis is costo,...
Hi: I can't answer really answer any of your questions in the way that it might help you. I haven't been able to work for over 10 years because of the ...
Hi There, Everyone I know online and off say I am very active for "someone with my condition"! I work full time as a house cleaner. I own my own business and...
When my second surgeon saw me for the first time he had seen a woman with the same thing the week before....but mine started with my bottom rib attached to my...
Im glad you were able to treat your costo. and get some relief! I have had it for 5 months so far and have had a little relief. I think mine is caused by my...
Chronic costo and fibro are related! I was told I have a sort of fibro, too. I have all the tender spots and when my kids bump me in those spots- ouch. The...
HI, What type of stomach issues do you have? I have had a problem for years with on and off right abdomen pain (appears not to be the gallbladder) and when...
Hi,ive had costo for over three years and it is not too bad now,and im mostly off the anti-inflammatories.However,about 6 months ago,i developed extreme...
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