Costochondritis

[turkee23]

i have chest pain....ER says Costochondritis, but what can i do for it at home?....is it serious?

[Dr Prasad, MBBS]

Hi,
Seem like you have a local trauma and inflammation of the rib and that called costocondritis. At home you can take rest and start on some pain killers and it would decrease in due time, avoid doing anything heavy and it's not serious, so relax and have a great health.

[svenk]

how long it will take to decrease

[HomeChef]

Your comment is 2 years old, but I'd to respond; maybe you'll see it.  In fact, I hope by now, your pain is gone. However, I have had costochondritis for over 20 years.  It's a chronic condition for me and downright awful.  Burning, stabbing, stinging pain in my chest and upper back. I tried painkillers for it and after a number of years they just stopped working, so I went off them (and that was no picnic, trust me.)  I seriously dont' know what can be done for this condition.  My doctor referred me to a physical therapist, but my insurance refused to pay for it until I met my deductible ($2500) and then they would pay for 80% of the charges.  

This condition affects more people than most folks realize.  People, even nurses and some doctors, think this is a temporary thing that just goes away by itself. That may be true for some, but not me.  I live in constant pain.  Sorry, I wish I could give you a better answer.  Peace.