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Suggest Treatment For Costochondritis
Diagnosed with costochondritis approximately ten years ago. Tried everything including pain meds, injections, therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, with no relief. Is surgery an option? It has never been suggested by any of my doctors, but I have read that it is.
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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This is Dr Amit. I can understand your concern very well
Costochondritis usually goes away on its own, although in some cases it may last for several months or longer.Treatment part mainly focuses on pain relief.
Your doctor may recommend:
1.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) .
2.Narcotics. If your pain is severe, your doctor might prescribe medications containing codeine. Narcotics can be habit-forming.
3.Antidepressants. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, are often used to control chronic pain — especially if it's keeping you awake at night.
4.Anti-seizure drugs
Physical Therapy includes
1.Stretching exercises. Gentle range-of-motion exercises may be helpful.
2.Nerve stimulation
3.Local heat or ice applications
IF CONSERVATIVE MEASURE FAILS THEN YOU CAN GO FOR THE SURGICAL THERAPY IN WHICH YOUR DOCTOR DIRECTLY INJECT NUMBING MEDICINE AND CORTICOSTEROID INTO PAINFUL JOINT.
Hope i have given satisfactory answer to your question
Regards
This is Dr Amit. I can understand your concern very well
Costochondritis usually goes away on its own, although in some cases it may last for several months or longer.Treatment part mainly focuses on pain relief.
Your doctor may recommend:
1.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) .
2.Narcotics. If your pain is severe, your doctor might prescribe medications containing codeine. Narcotics can be habit-forming.
3.Antidepressants. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, are often used to control chronic pain — especially if it's keeping you awake at night.
4.Anti-seizure drugs
Physical Therapy includes
1.Stretching exercises. Gentle range-of-motion exercises may be helpful.
2.Nerve stimulation
3.Local heat or ice applications
IF CONSERVATIVE MEASURE FAILS THEN YOU CAN GO FOR THE SURGICAL THERAPY IN WHICH YOUR DOCTOR DIRECTLY INJECT NUMBING MEDICINE AND CORTICOSTEROID INTO PAINFUL JOINT.
Hope i have given satisfactory answer to your question
Regards
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