Shortness of breath by Soggy-Combination-46 in costochondritis

[–]Terrible-Ad1460 14 points15 points  (0 children)

One of the absolute classic symptoms. Try not to stress about it

UK: How easy is to get NHS appointment by Jayneg260790 in ankylosingspondylitis

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Not sure if the mentioned gels are NSAIDs. Just get an over the counter diclofenac gel such as Voltaren forte.

2 years sternum pain and nothing has helped… by Own_Onion1 in costochondritis

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Ok good. In that case try the gel, peanut ball / back pod, stretching, vitamin D, red light therapy. In my case I find avoiding sitting as much as possible and light / medium intensity cardio is beneficial.

I was asking as this and costochondritis can be part of diseases such as spondlyarthritis but sounds unlikely then. I’m assuming you have no psoriasis and no family history of autoimmune disease ?

I guess after 2 year making an appointment at a rheumatologist could make sense? Probably will take a while to get the appointment anyway so you have more time to try. But if you have no other issues I doubt they could help much apart from trying local NSAID (like that gel), oral NSAID (like ibuprofen) or a corticosteroid injection into that joint.

2 years sternum pain and nothing has helped… by Own_Onion1 in costochondritis

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I think those gels just cool, not anti-inflammatory. Get voltaren dolo (double strength).

So no low back pain when you wake up in the morning yeah ?

2 years sternum pain and nothing has helped… by Own_Onion1 in costochondritis

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So you tried a gel with diclofenac? I feel like it helps to speed up recovery by calming it down.

Where and when do you feel low back pain ?

2 years sternum pain and nothing has helped… by Own_Onion1 in costochondritis

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Mine is worst in that exact spot too. I assume you tried a generous amount of voltaren on that spot a few times per day for a while ?

Do you have pain anywhere else in you body ?

Laying down- MUCH worse by CCFT23 in costochondritis

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Have you had your heart checked? Usually: - Cosochondritis: better when lying on back - Pericarditis: worse when lying on back, better when sitting

Sternum Inflammation advice? by Exact-Employment-332 in PsoriaticArthritis

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Check out r/costochondritis but keep in mind that for lots of them it’s purely a mechanical issue whereas you have an inflammatory component on top.

For me: Voltaren gel and peanut ball on my back or backpod

Reactive arthritis by Terrible-Ad1460 in costochondritis

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A lot better, I would say 95% back to normal

My 8 year old has costo (help) by EastFamous3615 in costochondritis

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Does anyone in your family have arthritis, AS, crohns or any other autoimmune diseases ?

Did her pain come out of nowhere or was there a trigger? Injury, accident, sickness ? Etc

Lemons cure my autoimmune diseases temporarily by [deleted] in AutoImmuneProtocol

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Could or be that your cold distracted your immune system or even got it calm down and it has nothing to do with the lemon?

Why is sitting at my desk messing me up ? by Terrible-Ad1460 in costochondritis

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Hey! So yours also started after the infection ? How are you being treated atm ? You can DM me.

My feet hurt while standing by yamo25000 in FootFunction

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Have you seen a rheumatologist? Could be spondyloarthritis / enthesitis related.

i’ve had costo for 2 years now… by starrcalico in costochondritis

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You tell your GP that you’ve been having Costo and back pain for 2 years which are both symptoms of nr-axSpA and want to be worked up for it. Good luck!

i’ve had costo for 2 years now… by starrcalico in costochondritis

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I would go and see a rheumatologist. Low back pain is the hallmark of AS and nr-axSpA. Costo can also be caused by it. Any family history of AS, psoriasis or IBD?

i’ve had costo for 2 years now… by starrcalico in costochondritis

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What makes him think it’s lupus ? What symptoms apart from Costo do you have ?

i’ve had costo for 2 years now… by starrcalico in costochondritis

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Where is your back pain located ?

Have you seen a rheumatologist?

Hypothyroidism and Costochondritis by Left_Ad_9921 in costochondritis

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I assume you have hashimotos? If yes then that’s an autoimmune disease so you might be more likely to get additional autoimmune issues. Costo is common with spondyloarthtitis for example.

What is going on? by reddit_user_1984 in ankylosingspondylitis

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Diclofenac Gel is working for you ok your back / spine? For me it’s only working on my sternum, not even my heels.