Does anyone else notice fatigue along with this? I know that pain and inflammation can obviously cause fatigue, but I notice so much tiredness with this condition.
I thought this Costochondritis wasn't meant to last for a long period of time and should go away. Mines doesn't seem to be going away. It's strange this is inflammation of the rib joints etc yet my blood tests show no raised inflammation. My ribs are very tender to touch and yes if feel fatigued. I have started a new medication Amitriptyline only 10mg in the evening....
I know exactly what you mean. Mine keeps dragging on and it's frustrating. My blood tests comeback the same and yet my entire chest wall and back is so tender and I can feel the inflammation. It tires me out.
Blood tests show nothing else, apart from low Vitamin D. Surely that can't be the cause? Either way, I am tired of waking up like this.
All my blood tests have came back fine even the vitamin ones. I feel mentally and physically drained. It's so annoying to hear the doctor say it's just fibromyalgia and Costochondritis take these....I don't want to be on medication. Also there are many different illnesses that can mimic Fibromyalgia. Plenty of rest I've been told then once tested try not to be stressed and keep things minimal don't overdo it x
I understand completely. It is not nice to have to feel like you need to rest so much. I feel like all I do is rest and I am not sure how much good, if any, the rest is doing. Tired of feeling like an 80 year old. I just want my body to be okay again and have some energy and no inflammation.
And I can completely understand and sympathise with you too. I also feel the same. Each morning I wake I wonder where will hurt today. I am 43 but feel well aged. But embarrassing when you see someone older acting younger!! I have a six year old also a young grandson too so I can't just sleep when I feel like it like most people think you can or children amuse themselves and because your off work you shouldn't be tired. A woman never really rests until in bed at end of day....hope you feel better soon x
Oh my goodness...I am also 43! And I am exactly the same way, I wake everyday and wonder if today is going to be a good day or bad day. But even my good days are still with this chest tenderness and fatigue, albeit not as bad as other days. And yes, I know what you mean, I see older people speed walking and going here and there, and then I really wonder what is wrong with me. I hope you feel better soon too. Please check in from time to time. Not many can relate to me unfortunately. Thank you for replying x
What medication are you on? X
Right now, Vitamin D tabs, paracetamol for pain and torodol for inflammation. More paracetamol more than anything. You?
Yes, I am only 39 but more sluggish than my parents who are well over 70.
I also have a mild temperature, which could contribute.
I think part of my fatigue comes from anxiety and the associated insomnia.
All my blood tests ever done we all fine and negative, except d dimers -- which is an inflammation marker but used to detect blood clots, which I was scanned for and found negative too. Has anyone seen this?
yes! You cannot get a good breath. I am very tired and the slightest effort wears me out. I am taking Tumeric - my dr. says to take 2000mg a day. It helps with the inflamation.
Hi all,
I am 25 and was diagnosed with Costo a while back which I was told was due to strain from running.
I feel tired most days, pain locally in the left side of my chest and the occassional nausea. I dont know if anybody else feels this along with theirs? I also noticed I cough a lot more than I did prior to all this. I have had chest xrays and nobody ever mentioned anything else but mine just seems to worsen without even doing anything physical.
Is that much the same for everyone?
Thanks.
Joe
my chest pain seems to come and go in its intensity. Some days it hurts more than other days, for seemingly no reason. It hurts when I cough or sneeze. My dr. told me that my ribs are full of arthritis and that my ribs can't move up and down, in and out, like they are supposed to. Thus, shortness of breath..
Gotcha. Yeah mine seems sometimes worse when im more tired. Do you get the nausea feeling at all? I always wonder if mine is something different all together.
Yes. I get nausea and dizziness. I think part of it is lack of oxygen because my lungs can't inflate all the way. My rib cage doesn't move like it should. I have had all the heart tests and my heart is fine.
Are you just living with it then? I love running so really want something done.
Yes I feel tired when it's bad but I go to chiropractor when it's really bad it helps a lot but my work is not conducive to this illness so I just have to get on with it I've been more than 2 years now and it has never gone completely but was 80 per cent well then went back to work I find it difficult to breath at times especially when it's at its worst hope this helps you
I was just diagnosed with costocondritis yesterday! Never heard of it before! Had open heart surgery aortic valve replaced in October so when I started experiencing pain in my chest, I got a little nervous! I really think I pulled a muscle! I kinda do more than I probably should but it's hard to keep an old work horse down!!! Tylenol and the heating pad seem to help
Deb I have it for 2-1/2 years but a lot easier I used Olbas Oil to rub into the painful areas and ice packs not heat,I go to a really good chiropractor who does acupuncture on my chest for it this has helped so much and she stretches my muscles this is the only way I've kept it really low I rest a lot I retired last September although I have a large family and they come nearly every day,just try what I've said I don't take any pain relief hate them causes more problems hope this helps also try to breath from your stomach this will inflate your lungs better
I'm the exact opposite! I've had costo for 4 years and stretching agrivates it something rotten. Heat helps, but I take a fair few meds as I needed extra help after having my little girl.