Well i have a basic idea what is is it's inflammation of the cartledge between the ribcage and the breastbone, but i can't seem to get rid of the pain and inflammation. Been to the ER 4 times and my doctor a handful of times. I've taken anti-inflammatories, motrin (in many different mgs),. pain killers such as loratabs and darvocets (tabs only help disguise the pain for a short time), heat and cold, etc. The problem is i'm a customer service phone agent and have been out of work over 2 weeks, and can't afford to continue to be out, only thing is the one time i tried to go back after an hour on the phone my chest hurt so bad i felt like i was going to die. Any suggestions or ideas on how to help treat this or legitimate ways to make money so that i don't lose my car, home and not be able to pay my bills.
2007-03-25 09:08:16 · 3 answers · asked by deejazz_79 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I have this too and have had flare-ups on and off for many years. Mine was cased by coughing when I used to get bronchitis all of the time. The best thing for mine is rest and not doing whatever causes the pain. You can try physical therapy, steroid injections and possibly even pain management. I suspect the way you sit at work and hold the phone is causing you the trouble. Altering your workspace may help too. Try using a headset if you don't already, try to move and stretch often and don't slump in your chair.
I hope you find a treatment that works for you. After all these years I still have bouts of pain with mine, and you can always feel a bump on my chest wall where the inflammation is. Best wishes.
2007-03-25 10:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Costochondritis Cure
2016-11-14 20:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by blesh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be given a local anesthetic and steroid injection in the area that is tender, if normal activities become very painful and the pain does not respond to medications. Infectious costochondritis should be treated initially with IV antibiotics. Afterward, antibiotics by mouth or by IV should be continued for another 2-3 weeks to complete the therapy. Surgical removal of the sore cartilage may be required if there is no response to medical therapy. Your doctor will refer you to a surgeon for consultation should this option be considered necessary.
2007-03-25 09:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by neverknow 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Deejazz. Have your doctors diagnosed the CAUSE of your condition, or are they just treating your symptoms?
What does your family Chiropractor say about your condition? If you haven't consulted your family Chiropractor, it may be time to do so.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-03-25 09:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋