HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

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
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Welcome To HCM
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
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Costochondritis

Welcome To HCM 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