Posted by Geezer on February 25, 2002, at 12:06:48
In reply to Has anyone had costochondritis?, posted by shelliR on February 25, 2002, at 10:50:21
> It's been suggested to me that what I feel as pain and depression in my chest might be costochondritis (a form of inflammation of the cartilage where ribs attach to the breast bone).
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> I also have pain with touch on my ribs under my breasts, but no aching like on top.
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> The "cure" for costochondritis is anti-imflammatories or a cordisone injection. I have set up an appointment for an injection; they have helped me in the past with muscle spasms. Unfortunately my doctor had no appointments for almost two weeks.
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> The doctor who told me to check out costochondritis, a psychiatrist (social acquaintance, not professional relationship) also said that depression can cause symptoms to feel worse.
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> My depression is so very physical, that I want to explore this option. Anyone have experience with this?
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> ShelliHi Shelli,
I would bet your pdoc friend is right. I worked with chest surgeons for years and have seen the injections work wonders. Have to keep in mind this is a pemporary fix. Steroids not good LONG TERM - destroys the blood supply. Meantime try some Advil - good over the counter anti-inflammitory.
I can appreciate the discomfort. I have a large Hiatial(sp?) hernia. When it goes into spasm it feels like a heart attack.
Hope you get control of the "tension"-best I leave that to your pdoc.
Geezer
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