I'm doing a series of blog entries on
my struggles with pinpointing the cause and the cure for
costochondritis. During these next few weeks and months, I'm going to
document the inception of my issues with costochondritis, my struggles
with pain, what's helped and what's not, and my research on holistic
treatment and--hopefully--a cure for this chronic condition.
What is costochondritis? Mayo Clinic defines it as "an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone
(sternum) — a junction known as the costosternal joint. Pain caused by
costochondritis may mimic that of a heart attack or other heart
conditions."
For me, the sternum pain is also accompanied by muscle aching in the chest, back, shoulders, and neck. At worst, I feel like I've been kicked repeatedly by a mule.
The links to my blog entries regarding costochondritis will be listed chronologically here.
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