costochondritis

nanasue
nanasue Member Posts: 465
edited 5. Sep 2011, 09:32 in Living with Arthritis archive
Please can anyone help me. About an hour ago I suddenly got very bad pain from costochondritis, I've never had it this bad before, always been able to just take pain relief for it. I t was niggling last night but then went off but tonight it's back with a vengeance. At the moment I have severe pain in the ribs under my right boob and armpit as well as breastbone, the pain is going into my shoulders and neck and my arms feel weak. I've taken painkillers, rubbed anti-inflammatory gel and now using heat pad, but no improvement so far, the pain is so bad it's making me feel sick, I won't be able to sleep like this, does anyone have any suggestions as to what they do for it. Thanks,

Sue x

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  • niecsey
    niecsey Member Posts: 75
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Owww know exactly how you feel :( all l can suggest is try to relax l know stupid cos its horrible but other than what youve already tried l dont think theres much else :( I try drinking warm water when it plays up a nurse told me too, also watch the positions you sit in etc for what can trigger it off. If you feel it is really bad cant you got to A and E to be checked out or ring NHS direct? You cant be too careful good luck xx
  • nanasue
    nanasue Member Posts: 465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Feeling better this morning, but it's still there so I'll have to be careful. Thanks for the advice about warm water, I'll give it a try.

    Sue x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You ok sue?? :grin:

    That sounded really quite frightening and l think if l were you l would be checking in with a doc when you can. Better safe than sorry eh?

    Love

    Toni xx
  • 80squeen
    80squeen Member Posts: 69
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue,
    hope you are feeling a little better today - sorry I can't offer any other advice, but I can sympathise. I've had this around my ribs a few times, sometimes with pleurisy too, so I know how painful it is!
    You take care,
    best wishes,
    Josie
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    do hope things are a little better now this pain is awfull just waiting for appointment with gp to see about change of meds as mine playing up tut tut val
    val
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue,

    Glad your feeling a bit better and hope that it will go quiet for you for a while. I get it mixed up with some other bits and it doesn't seem to back off much. It makes so many things harder not least breathing eh?! Cris x

    Hi Val glad your getting the tablets reviewed. xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue
    Im glad you are feeling a little better, when you are up to it, see if your GP can help with better meds.
    Now you rest up for a while.
    Love
    Barbara
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I suffer from this too and it's pretty awful. I use ice packs when it's particularly bad because I don't find I get any relief from anti-inflam gel. Please do get checked out by your GP, Sue. Whenever you have pain in or around your chest, it's always worth getting seen by a doctor. My flares tend to last for a few weeks and then ease off for several months. I'm not sure how it is for you. Be kind to yourself xx

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