Daizey 0 #1 January 28, 2004 So for the past four days i have been having chest pains. Got so bad on the 2nd day that i almost took myself to the ER, instead i went to bed hoping id wake up and it would feel better..but it didn't -instead i woke up in tears because of the pain. So off to the doctor i went....i sat there in pain while waiting for the doctor...he came in and i explained my symptoms...aching chest, sharp piercing pain right down the center (pretty much in line with my belly botton), extremely painful to breathe, a little painful to move, and VERY painful to touch. He asked if i was sick or had been lifting anything and i said no. Then he had me remove my shirt and i had to sit there shirtless in the freezing cold-stupid doctor. He pressed on my chest and got a very loud "OW" outta me. To which he stupidly replied, "did that hurt?" I told him, "no it tickled" I dont think he appreciated my sarcasm...oh well...i had to laugh at something. Anyway, so after a little more of listening to me breathe and pressing on my chest (which HURT!) he told me "you have Costocondritis" "Costocon-what!??" I said. He proceded to tell me Costocondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage and muscles between the breastbone and ribs...and i was gonna be in pain for awhile. 3-6 minimum, prpbably more like 6-8 No strenuous activity, relax a bit, and take 600 mg of advil 3 times a day.The pain may come and go, but for the most part, its gonna last awhile. Anyone else ever have this? He said its fairly common. Im just wondering what it was like for others and what i have to expect for the next few weeks...anything would be appreciated! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #2 January 28, 2004 My brother had that.....I remember they kept him in the hospital overnight for observation before concluding what it was. I can't remember how long it acted up for but I know that it has recurred once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #3 January 28, 2004 I had it in high school - soccer-related injury. I didn't learn about it till that night, when I woke up with it hurting to breathe, move, touch, etc. Mine was only crippling a couple of days. I found out that exercise was the only thing that helped me (though it still hurt). Hoep it goes well for you. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #4 January 28, 2004 Yeah, I fell on my elbow (rib to elbow contact) once while barefoot waterskiing. Hurt for hell for many weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #5 January 28, 2004 wow, so both of you got hit by soemthing...i didn't get hit by anything...i just woke up one day with pain.... the doctor said that sometimes happens When i asked what caused it he said that noone is really sure what causes it. Not such a cmforiting answer. I like to know whats wrong with me and why it is wrong... *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #6 January 28, 2004 He didn't confine it to being hit. I just had a soccer game that day, and the doctor thought it was probable. Mainly because he also said I pulled the intercostal muscles on the right side, too. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vamp 0 #7 January 28, 2004 Ah...Tietze's Syndrome... http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/costochondritis.htm snippet: Why or how does a person get costochondritis? The risk of developing costochondritis increases with any physical activity that causes trauma or strain to the ribcage. It is a benign condition usually of short duration that resolves completely. Sometimes though it can recur or become persistent. Perhaps when your chute opens? Undo stress repeatedly...just a thought... hope you feel better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #8 January 28, 2004 QuotePerhaps when your chute opens? Undo stress repeatedly...just a thought... Nope, couldn't have been that either. I haven't jumped since september...i broke my foot and i JUST got cleared to jump a few weeks ago. Been waiting for some warm weather...looks like warm or not, ill be waiting for awhile once again *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #9 January 28, 2004 Anyone else out there experience this? It seems liek the meds they gave me are finally beginning to help a little, not nearly as much pain today *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
