tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post1914889743949826898..comments2023-12-23T02:42:23.904-06:00Comments on Costochondritis: Costochondritis - Healing & MedicineThe Celiac Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851883423883323306noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-40259292122348398972012-06-12T18:31:10.209-05:002012-06-12T18:31:10.209-05:00Wish there was something specific that worked for ...Wish there was something specific that worked for sure. Seems like now of days there would be?<br /><br />The best thing for me is resting a lot and using ice packs. Medicine doesnt seem to do much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-4815837006098626252012-01-06T20:10:48.675-06:002012-01-06T20:10:48.675-06:00I've now had constant mild-moderate pain for 3...I've now had constant mild-moderate pain for 3 months and throughout this time I've had a lot of success with Klonopin. It completely eliminates any anxiety & stress, it helps me sleep, and it has muscle relaxant properties. Of course this medicine and others in its class have the potential for abuse & addiction, and it sedates me too much to be able to use at work or anytime I need to drive, but it has been the most effective thing I've used thus far when the pain spikes.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-13841625660054918502010-05-27T21:12:24.832-05:002010-05-27T21:12:24.832-05:00You are so right, the side effects are terrible on...You are so right, the side effects are terrible on Lyrica. I kept getting offered anti-depressants too- AHHH!Drove me BONKERS.The Celiac Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851883423883323306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-74747368365337031962010-05-26T14:42:15.065-05:002010-05-26T14:42:15.065-05:00MANY of the doctors I have been to have tried putt...MANY of the doctors I have been to have tried putting me on nerve blockers and anti-convulsive meds. I haven't seen anyone mention these here. For me, I had such terrible side effects (with Lyrica, too) that I couldn't take them long enough to see if they helped. Some doctors think I'm "just depressed" (ie hypochondriac) and need to be on anti-depressants. This makes me madder than hell, and increases my stress level making my pain worse, of course. It seems if they can't find or fix it - it can't be so.<br />JeanJeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-88889491125206074432010-02-25T15:09:14.263-06:002010-02-25T15:09:14.263-06:00Julia,
I'm so sorry I missed this comment ear...Julia,<br /><br />I'm so sorry I missed this comment earlier!! Please forgive me! Just saw it today.<br /><br />Thanks for the positive feedback about the blog- I really appreciate it so much! <br /><br />That's great that you found the mag. can relieve the pain for you a little. You had a heart attack? Wow...that's really scary. I'm so thankful that your not having heart problems. I imagine that it's been a scary road after that...and now costo. You hang in there and keep digging! I'm sure you will.<br /><br />Hugs to you! Thanks for sharing your story, I'm always here to chat or listen,<br />LucyThe Celiac Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851883423883323306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-73564982652717174042010-01-19T15:14:50.870-06:002010-01-19T15:14:50.870-06:00I'm so glad I found this site.I'd never he...I'm so glad I found this site.I'd never heard of costo until today linking from an article in Daily Mail.I have been sure I was having angina attacks(as I had a heart attack 2yrs ago)but gtn spray has no effect.Was taken into ccu last March but all tests showed negative for heart damage.As I won't take conventional meds "they" don't want to know really. However I have found that Magnesium Oil,Google it, can relieve the pain when applied to all the areas that hurt.<br />I've learned a lot today from all the contributors and am so grateful to you for providing an answer for my pain other than cardiac problems. Thank you all.Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-41746408167364812002010-01-08T14:51:42.472-06:002010-01-08T14:51:42.472-06:00Astrid-
I've noticed the exact same symptoms ...Astrid-<br /><br />I've noticed the exact same symptoms with my stomach and costo...which is why I'm doing all the cleanses and eating organic- etc. good stuff.<br /><br />I'm so happy for you that you are in tune with your body. You will heal up!! You hang there and keep plugging along! <br /><br />Keep me posted on how your alternative medicine appt. goes! I'm a huge fan of alternative healing as well.<br /><br />Glad you found the blog as well. I know it's so easy for all of us to feel alone- glad we can ban together and heal!!<br /><br />LucyThe Celiac Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851883423883323306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-85660444511042145462010-01-08T11:19:08.183-06:002010-01-08T11:19:08.183-06:00I notice that when my stomach gets worse, like mor...I notice that when my stomach gets worse, like more gas or discomfort the pain is more, what I did was eating a healthier diet, I am pretty healthy already but I suffer from IBS and that made everything worse, I could feel how sometimes the pain was horrible and a gas was causing it. I also started to sit less in the computer, I tried to stretch the area even though it would hurt at times more, but eventually the doc said it would go away... and also have been taking alternative medicine which I believe in sooo much, and i have been better I most say, Im also taking macrobiotics to make the gas less and make my stomach better. I stop drinking coffee, and everything together has helped me a lot..I dont know why of the relation between stomach and Cost. is but it has one..but I most say no matter what it is hard, pain will come back ones in a while. I am going back to my alternative doctor in 2 weeks and I will let you know what they say, I am determine to cure my self because I cant live like this anymore, it is not fun for me or for people around me. Feels like I have bronchial problems or something but I dont!!! I get scared a lot about my heart, even though I had a lot of tests done. Anyway, you dont know how happy and relieved I felt when I read your blog for the first time, I know I am not alone, and I know that I can find help and also share what works for me too. Thanks!Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12647040103124401761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-28315455153480897132010-01-08T11:17:56.975-06:002010-01-08T11:17:56.975-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12647040103124401761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-7075967978903251902009-11-03T09:33:22.357-06:002009-11-03T09:33:22.357-06:00PS- also read this blog top to bottom to see if yo...PS- also read this blog top to bottom to see if you find any tips...<br />Hugs,<br />LucyThe Celiac Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851883423883323306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-34656228099629069472009-11-03T09:31:49.029-06:002009-11-03T09:31:49.029-06:00I'm so sorry you are in so much pain. I know e...I'm so sorry you are in so much pain. I know exactly where you've been. It's overwhelming to think this could last for years like mine has. So I totally get that. <br /><br />Are you walking daily? Doing skilled relaxation techniques? How did you get your Costo? <br /><br />I really had to drastically change my life to get the pain to come down. Very hard and sad, but worth it. I know we can't all change our lives drastically. But I encourage others to write down 10 things they could change to keep their costo from being irritated...the little things really add up. Such as: put the milk in a pump bottle so you dont pick it up etc...use lighter towels...have someone else vacuum etc...I will be praying for you. You are not alone in any way.<br /><br />Hugs and Hope to you,<br />LucyThe Celiac Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851883423883323306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654611304909506898.post-92172327138920112262009-11-03T08:12:36.490-06:002009-11-03T08:12:36.490-06:00I went to the hospital with chest pain almost two ...I went to the hospital with chest pain almost two months ago and it turned out to be costochronditis. I have tried extreme pain relievers such as morphine, lortabs, percoset, etc. and there was no relief. I became more relaxed but the pain didn't change. Driving is impossible for me, since I have no power steering and it is a stick. Breathing still hurts, and laying around just makes me ache more. I have taken anti-inflammatorys and my stomach gets bad. What do I do? I have heard that this can last for years. I really can't have that!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com