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Suggest Treatment For Severe Chest Pain While Having Chronic Costochondritis
Question: I have chronic costochondritus. I woke up a year ago with stomach pains and i guess gastritus, blood tested had H. pylori, and had chest pains. A few months went by and stomach was better but had awful chest pains et. Diagnosed w chostochondritus. I have just about every test to rule out all major things (xray, ct scan, ultrasound, food allergies, rheumatologist, chiro, PT, massage, etc etc, changed diet). I am a year in and no better. Just wondering if there are any doctors out there that have any thoughts for me as i have given up.
Brief Answer:
Do you have stressful life?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
When all the reports are normal, we need to rule out psychological cause in your case.
So please let me know
1. Do you have stressful life?
2. Is your chest pain continuous or intermittent?
3. Is it worsening with movements?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Do you have stressful life?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
When all the reports are normal, we need to rule out psychological cause in your case.
So please let me know
1. Do you have stressful life?
2. Is your chest pain continuous or intermittent?
3. Is it worsening with movements?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi
yes so I think back a year ago when i woke up with stomach pains i was very stressed at work. But in general last 6-8 months or so i dont live to stressful of a life. However, the costo is certainly worse with stress, and also sitting at work all day makes it hurt, as well as some of the other basic costo symptoms like too much caffeine. The pain is always there, but when i dont have a flare it is left side ribs and dull and achey. It seems i cant really do any exercise other than walking or it will flare. My chiro had me try swimming a few weeks ago and that was awful, made it flare the next day and two weeks later i am finally off the flare. The flare makes the pain in the sternum come out and chest wall.
yes so I think back a year ago when i woke up with stomach pains i was very stressed at work. But in general last 6-8 months or so i dont live to stressful of a life. However, the costo is certainly worse with stress, and also sitting at work all day makes it hurt, as well as some of the other basic costo symptoms like too much caffeine. The pain is always there, but when i dont have a flare it is left side ribs and dull and achey. It seems i cant really do any exercise other than walking or it will flare. My chiro had me try swimming a few weeks ago and that was awful, made it flare the next day and two weeks later i am finally off the flare. The flare makes the pain in the sternum come out and chest wall.
Hi
yes so I think back a year ago when i woke up with stomach pains i was very stressed at work. But in general last 6-8 months or so i dont live to stressful of a life. However, the costo is certainly worse with stress, and also sitting at work all day makes it hurt, as well as some of the other basic costo symptoms like too much caffeine. The pain is always there, but when i dont have a flare it is left side ribs and dull and achey. It seems i cant really do any exercise other than walking or it will flare. My chiro had me try swimming a few weeks ago and that was awful, made it flare the next day and two weeks later i am finally off the flare. The flare makes the pain in the sternum come out and chest wall.
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yes so I think back a year ago when i woke up with stomach pains i was very stressed at work. But in general last 6-8 months or so i dont live to stressful of a life. However, the costo is certainly worse with stress, and also sitting at work all day makes it hurt, as well as some of the other basic costo symptoms like too much caffeine. The pain is always there, but when i dont have a flare it is left side ribs and dull and achey. It seems i cant really do any exercise other than walking or it will flare. My chiro had me try swimming a few weeks ago and that was awful, made it flare the next day and two weeks later i am finally off the flare. The flare makes the pain in the sternum come out and chest wall.
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Brief Answer:
Have you ever undergone vitamin D3 and calcium levels?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
So your chest pain has slight association with stress level.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever undergone vitamin D3 level?
2. Have you ever undergone calcium levels?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Have you ever undergone vitamin D3 and calcium levels?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
So your chest pain has slight association with stress level.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever undergone vitamin D3 level?
2. Have you ever undergone calcium levels?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have not ever had those levels looked at. However last week i just started taking vitamin D3 2,000IU once a day and take magnesium calcium. But you are right i should get those levels looked at.
Brief Answer:
How do you feel after starting vitamin D3 tablets?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
Yes, you should definitely get done these levels.
It's good that you have started vitamin D3 supplements.
Please let me know, how are you feeling after starting vitamin D3 tablets?
Is there any difference?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
How do you feel after starting vitamin D3 tablets?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
Yes, you should definitely get done these levels.
It's good that you have started vitamin D3 supplements.
Please let me know, how are you feeling after starting vitamin D3 tablets?
Is there any difference?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i havent really noticed much of a difference with the Vitamin D3 but it has only been 6 days. I dont think i have a vitamin D deficiency but you never know.
Brief Answer:
Usual time for recovery is 1-2 months in vitamin D3 deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In vitamin D3 deficiency, usual time for recovery is 1-2 months.
So it is too early to that it's not working.
And yes, you should definitely get done vitamin D3 and calcium levels.
Honestly speaking, I personally feel that your chest pain psychological.
Please let me know, if you have ever consulted psychiatrist.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Usual time for recovery is 1-2 months in vitamin D3 deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In vitamin D3 deficiency, usual time for recovery is 1-2 months.
So it is too early to that it's not working.
And yes, you should definitely get done vitamin D3 and calcium levels.
Honestly speaking, I personally feel that your chest pain psychological.
Please let me know, if you have ever consulted psychiatrist.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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