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How Long Does Costochondritis Last?

I had a robotic hysterectomy with a left oophremectomy. When I woke up from surgery, I had pain in my chest from not being able to take deep breathes sitting straight up. The surgeons office said that was nothing he did. I have had a chest x-ray which showed my lungs and heart are fine and have no broken ribs. The thoracic surgeon has ordered a full body scan and informs me I have costochondritis. How long does this last? I am at 14.5 weeks not and am on 8th mg anvil every 8 hours.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

Costochondritis may last for 2 months to 6 months.

Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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How Long Does Costochondritis Last?

Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Costochondritis may last for 2 months to 6 months. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care