Hello

Aloevera

Hello, I'm here to learn more about costochondritis and how you're supposed to support and be a good ally to people with the condition. Any information would be much appreciated, thank you. <3

chrisb

Hi @Aloevera  

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum. 

You’d like to know more about Costochondritis so that you can provide support to someone with the condition. 

There are a few discussions in the forum that, although not recent, should still be informative.

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/41453/costochondritis-how-to-ease-the-pain

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/29324/costochondritis-and-ra

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/29979/costochondritis-anyone

Hopefully this will provide you with what you’re looking for but if not there may be other forum members who can provide some additional input. 

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

frogmorton

Hi @Aloevera

I love your name!

Are you a carer or family/friend of someone with costochondritis I wonder🤨 Or is it yourself?

I have had bouts of this myself, but luckily only flares which have always subsided with the aid of anti-inflammatories and a warm wheatbag (the kind you microwave).

It can be very very scary if it's a sudden bout so lots of reassurance can help as is sympathy and kindness which you obviously have to be taking time to research it.

Take care

Toni x