costochondritis!

[actressmouse]

Well, an unexpected trip to the ER for chest pain resulted in a dx of Costochondritis...the Rx?  Ibuprophen and rest.  I will definately be mentioning this when I go to TCI this week!

[christianirc]

I have lupus and get flare ups of costochondritis.  It can be very painful.  I hope you feel  better soon.

[actressmouse]

My symptoms were/are:  chest pain in the middle of the chest radiating to the left side under the breast.  It feels like the chest pain one might describe with having a heart attack, hence the trip to the ER.  All cardiac enzymes were normal, EKG normal, chest x-ray normal.  When my GP came in, he asked about my recent physical activity (I had done yard work and house cleaning the day before because when I have a good day, I try to take advantage of it!).  He also pressed on my sternum and that was VERY painful and tender.  Final dx:  costochondritis.  Hope this helps!

[drewlevas]

I experienced the same thing about a month ago and it lasted for almost a week. They also told me to take tylenol and rest that it was that or strained muscles.

[jennylynch]

ok i jsut wondered i am having some crazy things going on and no one can seem to explain i wish i could get an answer.. hope you start feeling better. i will be praying for you

[jenniferk86]

I was diagnosed with this several times . as we speak I'm in the hospital for decompression

[jennylynch]

May I ask what your symptoms were

[selmaS]

Well the NL will test u for it and rule it out...I was dx'd with it there...
and u r deff not alone : )

   "selma"

[actressmouse]

You must be psychic!  I thought of that, too.  I will be asking about that at TCI.  
Thanks...it's comforting to know that I'm not alone.

[selmaS]

  Not sure how common, I am aware of a few that have dealt with it tho....

Have u been tested for EDS...as that can be an underlying factor???
    
     "selma"

[actressmouse]

Thanks...is this common in Chiari?  

[selmaS]

  Hi..I know this can be very painful....and a few others have had this as well......I am so sorry u r dealing with this on top of everything else.

  Good luck at TCI
     "selma"