costochondritis

[Guest guest]

Hi ! Geoff Crenshaw here.

See a Chiropractor or a DO who also does Chiropractic and make sure the rib

isn't dislocated. Allopaths aren't trained, and most radiology techs don't

take X-rays from the proper positions to reveal these dislocations.

HTH

Regards,

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rheumatic costochondritis

> From: " Ken and " <kglg@...>

>

> I have strained my rib cage and have a lot of pain at the sixth rib

mainly.

> Is there anyone who can suggest something to help with the pain and speed

> healing? Thanks in advance.

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/8/00 7:21:37 AM Central Standard Time, egroups writes:

Hi, Does anyone out there get sever chest wall pain?

My General Dr told me it was probably costalchodritis

(sp). It is so painful. The pain does get worse when I

roll my shoulders back or stretch.

Judy,

I have had success with relieving this type of pain through massage. The therapist has to be very gentle and maybe not work on all the spots at once - it hurts like hell at first but the pain and tenderness gradually decreased after several weeks. (I'm talking about something like three months of weekly massages.)

[Guest guest]

This has been the worst part of my PA. The inflammation at the top of my

spine was not too fun, either, but the inflammation in my chest is what

hurt the worst, before the Enbrel. Now I'm reminded daily of the damage

that was done by the clicks in my chest when I move and the occasional

pain. Almost all of that damage occurred in the last 12 months before

Enbrel because of my useless family physician who didn't know what to do

about it and had me try a few things over several different visits and then

only referred me to a rheumatologist at my INSISTANCE. Then it took 5

months to get in to see the rheumy. I think most of us have been thru that

long wait for a proper diagnosis and treatment, though (I actually had

symptoms for 9 years before a DX). I thought the mention of the

costochondritis being mistaken for heart symptoms was interesting. That

same family doctor also sent me to a cardiologist for a treadmill test.

At 08:07 AM 4/18/01 -0700, you wrote:

> My bodyworker has helped a lot, but it has not gone away.

>Hope it helps.... Costochondritis

>...

[Guest guest]

Hi

My daughter is constantly complaining of breathing

problems but I don't know what to do for it. She

especially has problems at night when she tries to

sleep.

Sue

--- " B. Schroeder " <lschroe3@...>

wrote:

> I have been reading all the new messages about

> breathing difficulties with great interest. I wrote

> in about six/seven months ago about my own breathing

> problems and at that time, there was very little

> response. Now it seems more and more of the group

> are complaining of this symptom/problem.

>

> I have had just about everything imaginable

> eliminated, including costochondritis. Sometimes I

> do have horrible pain around the sternum area...I

> have pain that moves around from day to day and week

> to week! But, it is not the cause of the breathing

> problems, as when I do not have any pain in the

> sternum, I still have the breathing problems.

>

> Right now, it appears that is is an inflammation and

> it has something to do with my back muscles and how

> they pull on the chest wall muscles, etc. I also

> have sinus problems and it was thought that that

> might be the cause, but it appears that is is only

> one small problem in the overall cause. Wish I

> could be more specific, but right now that is the

> best way I can describe it. Will try to find out

> more first chance.

>

> I know that there have been times when I got quite

> worried that I would never be able to draw another

> decent breath, but it seems to be easying off

> somewhat the last month. It has been on and off now

> for over a year. Mostly on though!

>

> Steriod shots and a dose of medrol knocked it for a

> few months, but it would return with a vengenance.

>

> Any others out there that are having this

> problem.....please write in. It seems there are

> more of us than the first two PA sufferers who

> wrote in when I brought this up earlier. Looking

> forward to hearing more about this subject.

>

> Thanks so much for this wondeful group and all the

> great information you provide to each other!

>

> in Poulsbo, WA.

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

--I really hope someone can come up with a solution to all the

breathing problems, I am only 28 and I get out of breath going from

our first floor apt to my friends on the third floor. Talk about

frustrating. I basically just accept it as part of life, but if

anyone has a solution I would LOVE to hear it.

--------------------

Have you had your Rheumy check for sarcodosis? PatB

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I was never officially diagnosed with costochondritis by the doctor,

but my chiropractor had said my symptoms were pretty spot on.

However, lately, it's gotten better. I haven't work this last year

and my SI joints have been feeling better. I guess maybe that is the

MTX and pool helping.

I never got any official treatment for it. So mine was fairly mild

but did last for about 6 years (age 23-29).

> I would like to echo Thatcher's comments that non-US members

of the

> group do feel somewhat like outsiders. I asked a question about

> costochondritis and cortisone injections in the chest and only

received one

> general reply, although many on the group have this problem. I am

now

> searching elsewhere for an answer so I can be prepared when my

> rheumatologist discusses the possibility at my next visit.

>

> Regards, Gordon

>

>

> [

[Guest guest]

Hi Al,

If the diagnosis is correct, it looks like the prognosis is good - you will

live. It's a very painful problem, but it's benign and eventually usually

resolves itself over time. My source says treatment is NSAIDS such as

Naprosyn, Motrin, etc. Possibly Rheumax from www.healingyou.org might be a

better choice.

Cause is unknown but might be the result of repetitive minor trauma.

Supposedly bacterial or fungal infections are not common in these joints.

You might try applying a heating pad, or warm, moist towels 10 to 20 minutes

every hour for the next couple of days to see if that helps relieve the

pain.

Here's more information for you at this site.

http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic116.htm

Were you on antibiotics when this happened?

Hope you're feeling better soon. We've missed you.

Ethel

> Hi Guys!

>

> Al Rousseau here. I have not posted in a long time (3 yrs.).

>

> A few months ago, there were some discussions on costochondritis. An

inflamation of the cartilage of the thoracic cavity. I deleted them because

it was not a problem with me. Well now it is and now I just want to know if

I am going to live!

>

> The pain is everywhere,muscles, sternum, ribs, neck muscles, jaw

muscles, and sometimes even a headache. And needless to say, it moves

around! The pain was so bad one Sunday afternoon, that I went to the

emergency room and had an EKG. They said it was negative. The pain had

already gone by the time I was half way there!!

>

> I would really appreciate some input here. I'll bring you up to date

and tell you what brought this on later.

>

> I want to say hi to Mark H., Goeff ,Lizbeth and Ethel, and welcome to all

the newcomers.

>

> Ethel, I am looking forward to your comments, because on a recent post

you mentioned erosion of your clavicles.

>

> Thank you for all of your help,

>

> Al R.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Al,

I suffered from costochondritis several years ago. The condition was

prompted by an injury, so I was very well aware of the source. The pain

initially was just as you described. After a few weeks (my memory is a

little fuzzy) the pain became more localized in the sternum area. Several

weeks later the intense pain subsided into a pronounced discomfort which

persisted for months. Little by little the discomfort lessened, but the

whole recovery was slow and lasted at least a year. I recall the Dr said at

the time that the muscles/tendons/ligaments in that area are known to be

slow healers. I was told over and over not to make it worse - which meant

no golf, no tennis, etc. - no additional strain is key to recovery. That's

my story, perhaps yours will resolve itself differently.

good luck

jeff

----Original Message Follows----

From: " Al Rousseau " <dogdocal@...>

" RA Support " <rheumatic >

Subject: rheumatic Costochondritis

Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:27:29 -0800

Hi Guys!

Al Rousseau here. I have not posted in a long time (3 yrs.).

A few months ago, there were some discussions on costochondritis. An

inflamation of the cartilage of the thoracic cavity. I deleted them because

it was not a problem with me. Well now it is and now I just want to know if

I am going to live!

The pain is everywhere,muscles, sternum, ribs, neck muscles, jaw muscles,

and sometimes even a headache. And needless to say, it moves around! The

pain was so bad one Sunday afternoon, that I went to the emergency room and

had an EKG. They said it was negative. The pain had already gone by the time

I was half way there!!

I would really appreciate some input here. I'll bring you up to date and

tell you what brought this on later.

I want to say hi to Mark H., Goeff ,Lizbeth and Ethel, and welcome to all

the newcomers.

Ethel, I am looking forward to your comments, because on a recent post

you mentioned erosion of your clavicles.

Thank you for all of your help,

Al R.

[Guest guest]

Hi Al! Geoff here.

It sure is nice to hear from you again, I'm sorry you're having such a tough

go of it right now. The issues you describe in the thoracic cavity remind

me very much of what I was going through in 1998, the pain was quite nasty.

That was when my physician put me on RA Spes. If it was still available I'd

recommend you get some, but it's not around anymore. The closest thing I've

found to it is RheuMax, which is very good. You may want to consider trying

that to get the cartilage inflammation under control.

I don't know if Newzie (Lisbeth) is still getting the list or not, if she is

I'm sure she'll write, if not to the list then to you privately. I do know

she's doing much better and seems to be seeing gross improvement from the

addition of some digestive enzymes and probiotics. Unfortunately, I don't

think those would help you fast enough right now but you may want to keep

them in mind.

Wish you were feeling better,

Geoff

soli Deo gloria

www.HealingYou.org - Your nonprofit source for remedies and aids in fighting

these diseases, information on weaning from drugs, and nutritional kits for

repairing adrenal damage; 100% volunteer staffed.

[Guest guest]

i am glad she found that article for you. it is hard to describe. i was

relieved that is all that it is, but still not happy about it either!!!

kathy in il

[Guest guest]

Thanks Judy, I had never heard of this before. When I see the doctor I will ask

her about it. I am not sure what is wrong. I do know that for awhile I have

been in a

flare. This weather here is awful but then so is the air conditioning.

Thanks for your help,

Lynn

nonny46 wrote:

> Lynn:

>

> I found this in an eMedicine article, which pretty well describes

> what I experienced a couple of weeks ago:

>

> Costochondritis Overview

>

> Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper

> ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or

> sternum. The condition causes localized chest pain that you can

> reproduce by pushing on the cartilage in the front of your ribcage.

> Costochondritis is a relatively harmless condition and usually goes

> away without treatment. The cause is usually unknown.

>

> Costochondritis is also considered as a possible diagnosis for adults

> who have chest pain. Chest pain in adults is considered a potentially

> serious sign of a heart problem by most doctors until proven

> otherwise. Chest pain in adults usually leads to a battery of tests

> to rule out heart disease. If those tests are normal, and your

> physical exam is consistent with costochondritis, your doctor will

> diagnose costochondritis as the cause of your chest pain. It is

> important, however, for adults with chest pain to be examined and

> tested before being diagnosed with costochondritis. Often it is

> difficult to distinguish the two, without further testing. The

> condition affects females more than males (70% versus 30%).

> Costochondritis may also occur as the result of an infection or as a

> complication of surgery on your sternum.

>

> Judi

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lynn ~

I am so sorry you are having a BHD, but

glad your spirits are good.

Here is what I found when I looked it up......

if you dont wanna read it, read what I highlighted

in red......God Bless YOU ~ Dede

Costochondritis Overview

Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. The condition causes localized chest pain that you can reproduce by pushing on the cartilage in the front of your ribcage. Costochondritis is a relatively harmless condition and usually goes away without treatment. The cause is usually unknown.Costochondritis (with unknown cause) is a common cause of chest pain in children and adolescents. It accounts for 10-30% of all chest pain in children. Annually, doctors evaluate about 650,000 cases of chest pain in young people aged 10-21 years. The peak age for the condition is 12-14 years.Costochondritis is also considered as a possible diagnosis for adults who have chest pain. Chest pain in adults is considered a potentially serious sign of a heart problem by most doctors until proven otherwise. Chest pain in adults usually leads to a battery of tests to rule out heart disease. If those tests are normal, and your physical exam is consistent with costochondritis, your doctor will diagnose costochondritis as the cause of your chest pain. It is important, however, for adults with chest pain to be examined and tested before being diagnosed with costochondritis. Often it is difficult to distinguish the two, without further testing. The condition affects females more than males (70% versus 30%). Costochondritis may also occur as the result of an infection or as a complication of surgery on your sternum.Tietze syndrome is often referred to as costochondritis, but the two are distinct conditions. You can tell the difference by noting the following:Tietze syndrome usually comes on abruptly, with chest pain radiating to your arms or shoulder and lasting several weeks.Sneezing, coughing, deep breathing, or twisting your chest can increase the pain.

Costochondritis Causes

Costochondritis is an inflammatory process but usually has no definite cause. Repeated minor trauma to the chest wall or viral respiratory infections can commonly cause chest pain due to costochondritis. Occasionally, costochondritis as a result of bacterial infections can occur in people who use IV drugs or who have had surgery to their upper chest. After surgery the cartilage can become more prone to infection, because of reduced blood flow in the region that has been operated on.

Different types of infectious diseases can cause costochondritis.

Viral: Costochondritis commonly occurs with viral respiratory infections because of the inflammation of costochondral junctions from the viral infection itself, or from straining from coughing.Bacterial: Costochondritis may occur after surgery and be caused by bacterial infections.Fungal: Fungal infections are rare causes of costochondritis,

THEY SAY IT IS RARE, BUT FUNGAL ISNT RARE WITH US....

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[Guest guest]

Yep, I thought it would, and the fact you

had surgery this year makes you more open

for it to bug you again........

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[Guest guest]

Oh Lynn,

Sending you healing energies and hope you feel well

soon.

Love Traci

--- Lynn <spinkscl@...> wrote:

> Dede,

>

> I am having a bad health day! But spirits are good.

>

>

> When I first got ill last year, one of my very first

> complaints was HORRIBLE costochondritis. I thought

> I was having a heart attack because the pressure was

> so severe but learned it wasn't. Anyhow, it went on

> for a month or so and then subsided. I was told to

> take Narosyn and use a heating pad.

>

> Well, it is back!! Darn it! I wonder why? I hope

> it doesn't last as long this time.

>

>

> Lynn

>

>

>

> Re: Backyard

>

> Lynn ~

> It is so nice to have so much unconditional

> love. I did have a minature doxin, ( misspelled)

> Harley Angel, I just loved her... may she

> rest in peace.....she was so precious and loving.

> Hope your day today has been good ! !

> Love Dede

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your

> Homepage.

>

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I had this last year too. Hum, fungal sounds suspicious to me!!

Thanks Dede... Love, Lynn

Re: Costochondritis

Lynn ~

I am so sorry you are having a BHD, but

glad your spirits are good.

Here is what I found when I looked it up......

if you dont wanna read it, read what I highlighted

in red......God Bless YOU ~ Dede

Costochondritis Overview

Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. The condition causes localized chest pain that you can reproduce by pushing on the cartilage in the front of your ribcage. Costochondritis is a relatively harmless condition and usually goes away without treatment. The cause is usually unknown.Costochondritis (with unknown cause) is a common cause of chest pain in children and adolescents. It accounts for 10-30% of all chest pain in children. Annually, doctors evaluate about 650,000 cases of chest pain in young people aged 10-21 years. The peak age for the condition is 12-14 years.Costochondritis is also considered as a possible diagnosis for adults who have chest pain. Chest pain in adults is considered a potentially serious sign of a heart problem by most doctors until proven otherwise. Chest pain in adults usually leads to a battery of tests to rule

out heart disease. If those tests are normal, and your physical exam is consistent with costochondritis, your doctor will diagnose costochondritis as the cause of your chest pain. It is important, however, for adults with chest pain to be examined and tested before being diagnosed with costochondritis. Often it is difficult to distinguish the two, without further testing. The condition affects females more than males (70% versus 30%). Costochondritis may also occur as the result of an infection or as a complication of surgery on your sternum.Tietze syndrome is often referred to as costochondritis, but the two are distinct conditions. You can tell the difference by noting the following:Tietze syndrome usually comes on abruptly, with chest pain radiating to your arms or shoulder and lasting several weeks.Sneezing, coughing, deep breathing, or twisting your chest can increase the pain.

Costochondritis Causes

Costochondritis is an inflammatory process but usually has no definite cause. Repeated minor trauma to the chest wall or viral respiratory infections can commonly cause chest pain due to costochondritis. Occasionally, costochondritis as a result of bacterial infections can occur in people who use IV drugs or who have had surgery to their upper chest. After surgery the cartilage can become more prone to infection, because of reduced blood flow in the region that has been operated on.

Different types of infectious diseases can cause costochondritis.

Viral: Costochondritis commonly occurs with viral respiratory infections because of the inflammation of costochondral junctions from the viral infection itself, or from straining from coughing.Bacterial: Costochondritis may occur after surgery and be caused by bacterial infections.Fungal: Fungal infections are rare causes of costochondritis,

THEY SAY IT IS RARE, BUT FUNGAL ISNT RARE WITH US....

http://www.webmd. com/a-to- z-guides/ costochondritis

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Lynn,

I do hope you get better soon... you don't want this to go on for a

month again. I would think that some of the problems we were having

before explant might reoccur from time to time... it is a

disappointing thought for me...

We wanted out explant to be...THE END

>

> Dede,

>

> I am having a bad health day! But spirits are good.

>

> When I first got ill last year, one of my very first complaints was

HORRIBLE costochondritis. I thought I was having a heart attack

because the pressure was so severe but learned it wasn't. Anyhow, it

went on for a month or so and then subsided. I was told to take

Narosyn and use a heating pad.

>

> Well, it is back!! Darn it! I wonder why? I hope it doesn't last

as long this time.

>

>

> Lynn

>

>

>

> Re: Backyard

>

> Lynn ~

> It is so nice to have so much unconditional

> love. I did have a minature doxin, ( misspelled)

> Harley Angel, I just loved her... may she

> rest in peace.....she was so precious and loving.

> Hope your day today has been good ! !

> Love Dede

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage.

>

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

This is interesting that so many of us our having chest pain, fast

heart beat etc. the past few days....hmmmmm

The part in red about bacterial infections.. I think that is what I

had..and I'm getting over with the antibiotics.

My son wasn't feeling well the past several days so he went to doctor

today. He has a sinus upper resp bacterial infection.

I wonder if that is what could be causing your pain again?

>

> Lynn ~

> I am so sorry you are having a BHD, but

> glad your spirits are good.

> Here is what I found when I looked it up......

> if you dont wanna read it, read what I highlighted

> in red......God Bless YOU ~ Dede

> Costochondritis Overview

> Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper

ribs join

> with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. The

> condition causes localized chest pain that you can reproduce by

pushing on the

> cartilage in the front of your ribcage. Costochondritis is a

relatively harmless

> condition and usually goes away without treatment. The cause is

usually

> unknown.

> Costochondritis (with unknown cause) is a common cause of chest pain

in

> children and adolescents. It accounts for 10-30% of all chest pain

in children.

> Annually, doctors evaluate about 650,000 cases of chest pain in

young people

> aged 10-21 years. The peak age for the condition is 12-14 years.

> Costochondritis is also considered as a possible diagnosis for

adults who

> have chest pain. Chest pain in adults is considered a potentially

serious sign

> of a heart problem by most doctors until proven otherwise. Chest

pain in

> adults usually leads to a battery of tests to rule out heart

disease. If those

> tests are normal, and your physical exam is consistent with

costochondritis,

> your doctor will diagnose costochondritis as the cause of your chest

pain. It is

> important, however, for adults with chest pain to be examined and

tested

> before being diagnosed with costochondritis. Often it is difficult to

> distinguish the two, without further testing. The condition affects

females more than

> males (70% versus 30%). Costochondritis may also occur as the

result of an

> infection or as a complication of surgery on your sternum.

> Tietze syndrome is often referred to as costochondritis, but the

two are

> distinct conditions. You can tell the difference by noting the

following:

> Tietze syndrome usually comes on abruptly, with chest pain

radiating to your

> arms or shoulder and lasting several weeks.

> Sneezing, coughing, deep breathing, or twisting your chest can

increase the

> pain.

> Costochondritis Causes

> Costochondritis is an inflammatory process but usually has no

definite cause.

> Repeated minor trauma to the chest wall or viral respiratory

infections can

> commonly cause chest pain due to costochondritis. Occasionally,

> costochondritis as a result of bacterial infections can occur in

people who use IV drugs

> or who have had surgery to their upper chest. After surgery the

cartilage can

> become more prone to infection, because of reduced blood flow in

the region

> that has been operated on.

> Different types of infectious diseases can cause costochondritis.

> * Viral: Costochondritis commonly occurs with viral respiratory

> infections because of the inflammation of costochondral junctions

from the viral

> infection itself, or from straining from coughing.

> Bacterial: Costochondritis may occur after surgery and be caused by

> bacterial infections.

> Fungal: Fungal infections are rare causes of costochondritis,

> * THEY SAY IT IS RARE, BUT FUNGAL ISNT RARE WITH US....

> _http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/costochondritis_

> (http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/costochondritis)

>

>

>

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Hi ,

My explant was just the beginning. If you look in

previous posts, I'm having a lot of complications.

The way my surgeon put it to me, we are so much

further ahead because the implants are gone. I don't

look at it as a set back, just as long as the implants

are gone, that's the wonderful thing. My surgeon also

told me because my implants were in for so long

coupled with a 10 year old hematoma, it's going to

take time.

Our bodies have been fighting the implants for so

long, just think of any problems as your body having

post traumatic stress. The implants stressed your

body out for so long, it needs the time to recover.

I've been fighting to get better since July 19, 2007.

I will continue to fight and I will get better.

Prayers & hope,

Traci

--- bnincongo <bnincongo@...> wrote:

> Lynn,

>

> I do hope you get better soon... you don't want this

> to go on for a

> month again. I would think that some of the

> problems we were having

> before explant might reoccur from time to time... it

> is a

> disappointing thought for me...

>

> We wanted out explant to be...THE END

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Dede,

> >

> > I am having a bad health day! But spirits are

> good.

> >

> > When I first got ill last year, one of my very

> first complaints was

> HORRIBLE costochondritis. I thought I was having a

> heart attack

> because the pressure was so severe but learned it

> wasn't. Anyhow, it

> went on for a month or so and then subsided. I was

> told to take

> Narosyn and use a heating pad.

> >

> > Well, it is back!! Darn it! I wonder why? I

> hope it doesn't last

> as long this time.

> >

> >

> > Lynn

> >

> >

> >

> > Re: Backyard

> >

> > Lynn ~

> > It is so nice to have so much unconditional

> > love. I did have a minature doxin, ( misspelled)

> > Harley Angel, I just loved her... may she

> > rest in peace.....she was so precious and loving.

> > Hope your day today has been good ! !

> > Love Dede

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your

> Homepage.

> >

>

>

>

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Lynn,

Glucosamine caused me to have

costochondritis. Fish oil, coral calcium, etc. all did it.

Lynda

At 05:15 PM 10/15/2007, you wrote:

>Dede,

>

>I am having a bad health day! But spirits are good.

>

>When I first got ill last year, one of my very

>first complaints was HORRIBLE

>costochondritis. I thought I was having a heart

>attack because the pressure was so severe but

>learned it wasn't. Anyhow, it went on for a

>month or so and then subsided. I was told to

>take Narosyn and use a heating pad.

>

>Well, it is back!! Darn it! I wonder why? I

>hope it doesn't last as long this time.

>

>

>Lynn

>

>

> Re: Backyard

>

>Lynn ~

>It is so nice to have so much unconditional

>love. I did have a minature doxin, ( misspelled)

>Harley Angel, I just loved her... may she

>rest in peace.....she was so precious and loving.

>Hope your day today has been good ! !

>Love Dede

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Traci,

You have a good attitude.

I know I will get better. I'm determined to.

According to a prior post, it is at least one year for every year the

implants were in to heal.... I have 20 more years.

Keep up the fight. I will also....

I am grateful for the small things.... such as my body no longer

crashes at 4 PM and I have to go to bed....

Well wishes.

> > >

> > > Dede,

> > >

> > > I am having a bad health day! But spirits are

> > good.

> > >

> > > When I first got ill last year, one of my very

> > first complaints was

> > HORRIBLE costochondritis. I thought I was having a

> > heart attack

> > because the pressure was so severe but learned it

> > wasn't. Anyhow, it

> > went on for a month or so and then subsided. I was

> > told to take

> > Narosyn and use a heating pad.

> > >

> > > Well, it is back!! Darn it! I wonder why? I

> > hope it doesn't last

> > as long this time.

> > >

> > >

> > > Lynn

> > >

> > >

> > >

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> > > Lynn ~

> > > It is so nice to have so much unconditional

> > > love. I did have a minature doxin, ( misspelled)

> > > Harley Angel, I just loved her... may she

> > > rest in peace.....she was so precious and loving.

> > > Hope your day today has been good ! !

> > > Love Dede

> > >

> > >

> > >

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Lynda,

Just curious... do you know why these things caused it? Did you have

a sensitivity to all these things?

>

> >Dede,

> >

> >I am having a bad health day! But spirits are good.

> >

> >When I first got ill last year, one of my very

> >first complaints was HORRIBLE

> >costochondritis. I thought I was having a heart

> >attack because the pressure was so severe but

> >learned it wasn't. Anyhow, it went on for a

> >month or so and then subsided. I was told to

> >take Narosyn and use a heating pad.

> >

> >Well, it is back!! Darn it! I wonder why? I

> >hope it doesn't last as long this time.

> >

> >

> >Lynn

> >

> >

> > Re: Backyard

> >

> >Lynn ~

> >It is so nice to have so much unconditional

> >love. I did have a minature doxin, ( misspelled)

> >Harley Angel, I just loved her... may she

> >rest in peace.....she was so precious and loving.

> >Hope your day today has been good ! !

> >Love Dede

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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It just kept getting worse, and I started eliminating things. When I

eliminated the coral calcium, it lessened. When I started it again,

it increased.

Then, later, when I tried glucosamine, it returned. I quit it, it went away.

Same with some fish oil. I also now have problems if I eat too much

fish. I have to limit it.

I am allergic to iodine.

Lynda

At 11:07 PM 10/15/2007, you wrote:

>Lynda,

>

>Just curious... do you know why these things caused it? Did you have

>a sensitivity to all these things?

>

>

>

>

> >

> > >Dede,

> > >

> > >I am having a bad health day! But spirits are good.

> > >

> > >When I first got ill last year, one of my very

> > >first complaints was HORRIBLE

> > >costochondritis. I thought I was having a heart

> > >attack because the pressure was so severe but

> > >learned it wasn't. Anyhow, it went on for a

> > >month or so and then subsided. I was told to

> > >take Narosyn and use a heating pad.

> > >

> > >Well, it is back!! Darn it! I wonder why? I

> > >hope it doesn't last as long this time.

> > >

> > >

> > >Lynn

> > >

> > >

> > > Re: Backyard

> > >

> > >Lynn ~

> > >It is so nice to have so much unconditional

> > >love. I did have a minature doxin, ( misspelled)

> > >Harley Angel, I just loved her... may she

> > >rest in peace.....she was so precious and loving.

> > >Hope your day today has been good ! !

> > >Love Dede

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

I know it's really hard being on the roller coaster.

I'm on it too. The way I choose to think of it is I

try to have respect for my body recognizing that it

has to recover from what seems like post-traumatic

stress disorder. My body needs time and I can't push

it.

I know in my case it's really going to take time to

heal and I have to respect it. I'm a lot better off

than I was in the beginning of July when I still had

the implants. Nothing I've gone through is worse than

that.

Hang in there and as my best girlfriend always, keep

on trucking. Feel better soon.

Love Traci

--- Lynn <spinkscl@...> wrote:

> ,

>

> Very disappointing sometimes. It is like a really

> crappy rollar coaster ride. I get really excited

> that I am making progress (which I am very blessed

> for) and then bam - I hit bottom. Luckily the

> recoop is much quicker than it was before but it

> still stinks! It just takes time and I really need

> to learn patience.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Lynn

>

>

>

> Re: Backyard

> >

> > Lynn ~

> > It is so nice to have so much unconditional

> > love. I did have a minature doxin, ( misspelled)

> > Harley Angel, I just loved her... may she

> > rest in peace.....she was so precious and loving.

> > Hope your day today has been good ! !

> > Love Dede

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi!  i have had costochondritis for 5 years.  i have bumps on my ribs. 

very similar to rhematoid bumps.  it showed up before i had a real blown up

flare with rheumatoid!  it hurts bad.  dr made me have a stress test before

diagnosing me.  it is really in remission, but i feel the pain from time to

time.  very scary!  F.

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Janice,

Since being diagnosed in 2009, I have had costochondritis almost 4 times. The

last time... I went to the hospital thinking I was having a heart attack. I

was so sick to my stomach and in such pain I didn't  think I was going to make

it. Turned out to be my gallbladder. Maybe you should have yours checked just so

you know it's OK. But unfortunately, costochondritis cost me my last job. It's

just one of the many wonderful things that accompany our disease. Sorry to hear

yours was so prolonged. My bouts lasted about 2 weeks every time. Same treatment

every time too... sliding scale of prednisone and hydrocodone for the pain.

Hope you are better....

Kasey