What Causes Headache And Breast Pain With A History Of Costochondritis?

Posted on Sat, 6 Aug 2016

Question: I I lifted a heavy clock on the wall now my sides of my breasts hurt. But today I woke up with a bad headache and I feel so tired. Could my choncrdotis be back again? The dr.diagnosed me with this the first time I had it. I had a bad fall this past April and I had it before this fall. But this time I fell and hit my head and landed on my side. I went to the ER when I fell cause my head was bleeding, but I'm ok now. But could that fall bring it back again after lifting a clock on the wall? But i have a little cough also. I've tried Tylenol and a heating pad. I remember last time it took me almost 6 months for this to go away.

Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Muscle Pain and Fibromyalgia

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand you lifted a heavy clock on the wall now sides of breasts hurt.

You also have a headache
You have had CostoChondritis in the past.
You have a cough also

Now
Let me answer your most pressing question first
Q 1 : But could that fall bring it back again after lifting a clock on the wall?
A 1 : I feel that your present complaints are related to Muscle Pain and Fibromyalgia and not to your previous injuries.

Q 2 : Could my choncrdotis be back again?
A 2 : I think that this is more of Muscle Pain and Fibromyalgia. These can lead to headache

This time, with Proper Medications, the pain will go away soon

You can get
Tab. Paracetamol 500 mg (which will be available over the counter) and take that three times a day for five days

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Please be calm. We are here to help you. You can clear all your doubts and we will answer to all your questions. Please ask all your doubts.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

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Follow up: Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (13 hours later)

what is Paracetamol 500 mg? Is there another name for it? I press on the bottom of my breasts and they hurt also. Now Its going to my back to. Just one side hurts now. My right side going to my back. I'm just afraid its something with my breasts. But i think its from lifting that clock. Cause after that it started hurting.

I also have been through a lot of stress this year. My Dad passed away in January, My Aunt in XXXXXXX a neighbor in XXXXXXX Now my brother in law might have thyroid cancer...Could that be contributing to it too?

This 1st started with my hands hurting from driving for four hours, that went away after 4 or 5 days now i have this

How long will this take to go away. I have had this since Wednesday or Thursday?

thank you

I think i might have some allergies or sinus problems too. Because or a cold or something. Cause my head hurts and im coughing some, and i feel a little weak or tired. Or could that be from stress.

forgot to tell you when i press on my breasts i burp. Could that be gas making them hurt?

Sorry all the questions just worried. And forgot to tell you that i have anxiety to and im on meds for that.

I was reading that lisinipril (spelling?) could cause sore breasts. I take that for high blood pressure.

Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I have answered all your questions

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Welcome Back

Q1
what is Paracetamol 500 mg? Is there another name for it?
A1
It is a common drug available over the counter.
It is also sold as Pacimol, Calpol, Tylenol etc

Q2
I press on the bottom of my breasts and they hurt also. Now Its going to my back to. Just one side hurts now. My right side going to my back. I'm just afraid its something with my breasts. But i think its from lifting that clock. Cause after that it started hurting.
A2
I feel that your present complaints are related to Muscle Pain and Fibromyalgia

Q3
I also have been through a lot of stress this year. My Dad passed away in January, My Aunt in XXXXXXX a neighbor in XXXXXXX Now my brother in law might have thyroid cancer...Could that be contributing to it too?
A3
Yes. Stress can aggravate Fibromyalgia

Q4
This 1st started with my hands hurting from driving for four hours, that went away after 4 or 5 days now i have this
A4
This can occur in Fibromyalgia

Q5
How long will this take to go away. I have had this since Wednesday or Thursday?
A5
This pain will go away within a week of taking tablets

Q6
I think i might have some allergies or sinus problems too. Because or a cold or something. Cause my head hurts and im coughing some, and i feel a little weak or tired. Or could that be from stress.
A6
This is more likely to be stress

Q7
forgot to tell you when i press on my breasts i burp. Could that be gas making them hurt?
Sorry all the questions just worried. And forgot to tell you that i have anxiety to and im on meds for that.
I was reading that lisinipril (spelling?) could cause sore breasts. I take that for high blood pressure.
A7
Please discuss with your doctor and ask for alternative drug for High Blood Pressure

Please be calm. We are here to help you. You can clear all your doubts and we will answer to all your questions. Please ask all your doubts.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

PS : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (4 hours later)

Which is better Tylenol or Advil? And how much and how often should I be taking it?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Advil 400 mg three times a day is a good dose

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Welcome Back

Q1
Which is better Tylenol or Advil?
A1
Advil is better for Pain Relief

Q2
And how much and how often should I be taking it?
A2
Advil 400 mg three times a day is a good dose

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

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PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

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Follow up: Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (13 hours later)

thank you...I have advil 200 mgs. So ill take two. How many hours apart should i be taking them? Pulling a muscle does it hurt a lot?

thank you

Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take two tablets in the morning and two tablets in the evening

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam

Q1
thank you...I have advil 200 mgs. So ill take two. How many hours apart should i be taking them?
A1
Take two tablets in the morning and two tablets in the evening
Take After Food
Take with Plenty of Water

Q2
Pulling a muscle does it hurt a lot?
A2
Muscles Pulls can hurt a lot

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.

PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad