Costochondritis HELP!

[mollymoo88]

Hi.

So randomly after suffering stomach flu, I have diagnosed with costochondritis. This came on during my time being ill. I have never heard of this before or had it!

I have had a chest x-ray, bloods and all came back negative.

I cannot take ibuprofen as I am on lansoprazole for acid reflux ( I'm not too sure if they think it's an ulcer or literally acid reflux causing this either) the doctor is very vague about it all and I'm not too impressed.

I am two weeks in, feeling very low and at my wits end! I guess you could say I'm feeling quite anxious to be honest. I have come across many stories whereby people have suffered for a long time. My doctor told me up to 6 weeks, maybe a bit more to heal- yet I am unable to find one positive post whereby this has happened!

I would really like some reassurance and any positive stories if there are any...

Thank you

Molly

[GooodMythicalMorning]

I was going to suggest ibruprofen! sorry not much help but you have my sympathy as I've had it and it does take ages to clear up but it will.

[anothernewusername1]

Hi oP. I've had it and it's absolutely awful. I went into GP thinking I was having heart issues (apparently common misdiagnosis is heart attack if going by symptoms alone).

I had it severely for 3 weeks then it did ease off. I've only had a recurrence once when I had a chest infection and was coughing loads.

Hope you feel better soon.

[lightlypoached]

Yep. Had that. Painful but it went away eventually

Not a lot you can do except paracetamol and warm baths.

Sympathies