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How To Get Relieved From Pain Due To Costochondritis?
i was diagnosed with costochondritis in the ER pn 2/7/14 - I have been told it is a extreme case. I am currently being treated with injections three total at a pain management office. I cant take nsaids. I am still having constant pain. very painful to the touch. Please advise what can be done. I need pain relief.
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Hi
You can go for pain relieving gel application locally like diclofenac.
Local neurolytic blocks will be of good help in pain relief for longer duration.please consult a pain specialist for the same.
All the best.
Take care
You can go for pain relieving gel application locally like diclofenac.
Local neurolytic blocks will be of good help in pain relief for longer duration.please consult a pain specialist for the same.
All the best.
Take care
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