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Posted 10/22/2013 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
This chest pain really effects my quality of life. My doc diagnosed me with costo alothough it doesnt hurt to put pressure on my costal joint i have pain coming from the area connecting my ribs and sternum. also around my 2nd or 3rd rib with burning pains in breast. Chest xray bloodworks have all been normal.

I also have swallowing pain around that area in my chest between my breasts but to the right side. Ive had a scope done all was fine. This is what is really effecting me, i cant enjoy even drinking water without having discomfort. The pain is similar to the costo pain i believe them to be related but no one else seems to be having my issues. I have been having acid reflux but cant get it to go away with meds this is new for me, my therapist said if i dont find any relief with the meds then its probably the costo. But i have a fear of acid reflux always having it and it turning into something serious like "C" later on in life. I just cant take it.

Im just so over this all its been 3 months im only 24 all i want to do is cry i feel like i will be in pain forever. I just cant take it. I dont know where else to turn.

I have started zoloft and CBT but no relief yet.
Posted 10/23/2013 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
have you read about Costochondritus?
I just did and it seems that there are some treatment options. Also, the article said that some other ailments can cause similar pain, one of these being anxiety disorder. Read up on it, if you haven't already done so. Perhaps it will help you to not be quite so nervous about it.
I know how hard it is to be patient when you are feeling bad, but keep doing what you've been doing and never give up!
jl
Posted 10/23/2013 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
I read about eating an apple every evening for reflux, I tried it for a couple of weeks, it was working but they
are not plentiful here and I missed for a while, reflux came back, so I'm back on otc prilosec and it does work.

Larry ***
Posted 10/23/2013 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
try Apple cider vinegar "mothers' My acid reflux is 90 % better. Many other health benefits to it as well !
(always mix it with water otherwise it will erode the enamel on your teeth)
Posted 10/23/2013 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hey,
I have chest pain all the time. It is very frightening. Is your pain worse when you eat certain foods? Sometimes people have are affected with their diet. Some people go on certain diets and it helps. For example, I know people that have stomach and chest issues go on the gaps diet. Do you have any other symptoms with this?

Monalisa
Posted 10/23/2013 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
well i also believe i have swelling which is considered Tiezte syndrome. Its frustrating because both arent well know. I need to see a specialist. Im just worried that I will always live with this pain and swallowing pain.

I have only drank water for the past 2 3 months. Been eating high fiber (for my IBS) and usually eating some type of grilled chicken meals because its the easiest thing i can do.

thank u for your replies.. just having a hard time 3months of swallowing pain is effecting my qualty of life i can't enjoy anything :(
Posted 10/23/2013 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
Give the medication and the CBT time to work...they both need a fair amount of time to start to be effective in their own right.

Try to be patient, and find relief in the suggestions given above, and with coping skills for anxiety relief.

I really think that a lot of progress will be made for you soon, since you are approaching this from both a physical perspective, and treating the anxiety.:)

Keep up the good work!

S.C.
Posted 10/23/2013 7:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi!
You might want to check this out:
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/costochondritis.html

jl
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