- NSAIDs temporary relief, not a cure
- Steroids
- Noni juice
- Flax seed oil haven't tried long enough to see effects
- Fish oil haven't tried long enough to see effects
- Sunbathing works great for me in relieving pain short-term (half an hour in the sun is great)
- Glucosamine/chondroitin
- Heat dulls the pain temporarily but tends to cause throbbing later
- Ice I didn't find it to be comfortable at all
- gluten-free diet haven't tried for costochondritis yet
- skilled relaxation I think it will really help long-term, haven't tried long enough to see a big change yet, but my stress levels are much lower
- Rolfing (a holistic system of soft tissue manipulation)
- Massage therapy has helped relieve stress knots, but no relief from sternum pain
- aerobic exercise no decrease in pain, but makes me feel more energized
- stretching light stretching helps some, but I can easily go too far, with the result being great pain the next day
- Acupuncture
- Prolotherapy
- compression
- Magnesium, B12 I take these daily (350 Magnesium, 1000 B12) and have for a long time.
- Chiropractic care short-term help, good for overall wellness
- Essential oils this one's being worked on currently--Frankincense oil
- Breast reduction - this was literally recommended to me a few months ago. Because I'm large-chested, the weight of my breasts do cause the pain to stick around. However, I'm more inclined to stick the tried-and-true method below....
- Weight loss on my way....
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Tackling Costochondritis - What Works & What Doesn't, Part 1
With this battle with costochondritis, I've read of soooooo many things one can do, supplements that can be taken, etc. Here is a list of things I've discovered through searching, and in blue italics are my own personal thoughts on those that I have tried.
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I think using natural means is healthier and ususaly better for us. I pray God's help in getting you through these issues. have a great weekend! :O)
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I totally agree, Diane. Thanks for your thoughts and encouragement!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog posts. I have been struggling with costochondritis since February 1st, 2013. I have a few questions for you regarding symptoms. Is there a good place to ask these questions. Thanks so much for being "out here" to share stories etc.
ReplyDeleteHi, Maggie. You can contact me at xjacielbx @ yahoo.com. I'll try to help you in any way that I can!!
DeleteHi has your costochondritis gotten any better? I am thinking of trying proloptherapy, I take turmeric for my pain which sometimes helps, sometimes does nothing, but it is scientifically backed as being an antinflammatory as strong as painkillers.
ReplyDeleteVincent, mine isn't a constant problem anymore. It has flare-up times though which usually come with an extreme change in weather or if I do heavy duty cleaning that puts pressure on my chest. I've not tried turmeric or proloptherapy--I hope they work for you!
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