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Posted 11/20/2014 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
I have Lyme Disease & the co-infection Babesia. I have also developed Costochondritis. (inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone) Does anyone else with Babesia also have Costochondtiris? And it is SO painful. On top of not being able to breathe from the babesia I've had even more pain in the chest from this new development. Anyone know any good relief mechanisms???
Posted 11/20/2014 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Oh my, I remember that being so debilitating. For me, rest, dedication to my treatment regimen, and distraction (TV, time with friends) was what helped. I hope you get some relief soon.
Posted 11/20/2014 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
I would think this is perhaps the result of your lyme infection. Lyme likes to parasitize cartilage.
Posted 11/20/2014 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
I mentioned to my doctor that I had chest pain in the center and she immediately mentioned babesia, so I would say yes.
Posted 11/20/2014 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Heat sometimes eased mine - it might be worth a try at least.
Posted 11/20/2014 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
I thought my chest pain was from anxiety. The anxiety meds don't really help it, so after reading your post, I'm realizing it could be babesia too, which still isn't confirmed because the lab screwed up my test. Anyway, deep breathing seems to help me with many of my bizarre symptoms. Best wishes livingwithlyme. This is the very best place to ask, vent and learn.
Posted 11/21/2014 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
I have burning in my chest when I wake up in the morning.
It is right in the middle and only lasts about 15 mins or less.
And I have sore ribs on the sides like I bruised them and sometimes it hurts under both my arms and my breasts hurt too.

All of this is occasional and I don't do anything special for it. There are so many things going on for me with LD and Babesia I try to just roll along with it all.

I think it is called Costochondritis, not sure. You should tell your
LLMD about it. He might give you RX pain meds.
Posted 11/21/2014 8:23 AM (GMT 0)
I had Costochondritis back in 1994. A medrol dose pak and an anti-inflammatory knocked it right out. Makes me wonder if I had co-infections back then and they didn't show themselves until getting something else from the tick.
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