I have been diagnosed with having costochondritis for over a year now. I recently had a tragedy occur and I have noticed it getting worse. For awhile it was as if my breath was burning everytime I had to take a deep breath. I was having to take a lot of deep breaths. Today it is more sharp. I can feel it when I press on my sternum so I am sure that's what it is. I have been taking ib profen. I also think I have some anxiety and depression. I was wondering if that could make it worse or if that's what was causing it. I just feel run down and weak. I've also had a sinus infection and am treating that. I'm just lost and don't know what to do about this stupid stuff. Any help would be great.
2007-02-20 03:53:08 · 1 answers · asked by Amy B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes, stress and anxiety will definitely contribute to making it worse. Try some kind of relaxtion like yoga, meditation, a walk in nature. You need to calm your insides.
From my experience, doctors are clueless as to what causes costochondritis, but I know that stress definitely worsens the situation.
2007-02-20 04:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋