Costochondritus

[rareboy]

Not fun.

Inflammation of the cartilege of the ribs and something I have lived with for years after injury.

But with the Post-Covid pneumonmia and the violent coughing, a month on and it takes a Tylenol 3 to get the least bit of relief.

constant pain from rib cartilage cause - Google Suche

 

[KaraBulut]

If you can tolerate NSAIDs, they tend to work better on this type of pain. You can try an OTC like naproxen- if it helps, then you can try taking it for a few days until the inflammation is lessened. If it helps but doesn't knock out the pain, then your doc can prescribe a stronger option like meloxicam or ketorolac. These can be taken for short periods of time but with longer therapy, it can cause issues like gastric ulcer or prolonged clotting times.

 

[EJMichaels]

My partner has been taking turmeric for inflammation and has been very impressed with the amount of pain relief. His inflammation is from Lyme disease, probably directly and aggravating his arthritis, and he said he's now almost pain-free most days. He takes at least 2 grams per day (with about 5-10% black pepper) -- that's two teaspoons or 6 of the largest size capsules (000), and well below the max tolerated dose. It probably can't replace conventional drugs, but it could reduce the need and the accompanying side effects. Turmeric is recommended on some Costochondritus web pages.

 

[rareboy]

If you can tolerate NSAIDs, they tend to work better on this type of pain. You can try an OTC like naproxen- if it helps, then you can try taking it for a few days until the inflammation is lessened. If it helps but doesn't knock out the pain, then your doc can prescribe a stronger option like meloxicam or ketorolac. These can be taken for short periods of time but with longer therapy, it can cause issues like gastric ulcer or prolonged clotting times.

I have been taking Naproxen and have had Keterolac before...I do take Rivoroxiban, so clotting times are already prolonged.

Thanks for advice.

 

[rareboy]

My partner has been taking turmeric for inflammation and has been very impressed with the amount of pain relief. His inflammation is from Lyme disease, probably directly and aggravating his arthritis, and he said he's now almost pain-free most days. He takes at least 2 grams per day (with about 5-10% black pepper) -- that's two teaspoons or 6 of the largest size capsules (000), and well below the max tolerated dose. It probably can't replace conventional drugs, but it could reduce the need and the accompanying side effects. Turmeric is recommended on some Costochondritus web pages.

I will give this a try. Thanks!!!

 

[KaraBulut]

I have been taking Naproxen and have had Keterolac before...I do take Rivoroxiban, so clotting times are already prolonged.

Thanks for advice.

In these cases where someone has had a severe respiratory infection, the residual bronchitis and the inflammation of the chest wall can persist for several weeks. The key is to aggressively address the inflammation that is the source of the pain.

I will give this a try. Thanks!!!

There is some interesting resesarch around turmeric and it does seem to have a low risk side effect profile.

 

[rareboy]

Oh dear.

I was doing heavy housecleaning yesterday and had a severe attack that has wiped me totally out today. It came with severe pain down my left arm, difficulty breathing and misery.

I ended up coming home at noon today and going to bed.

This doesn't augur well for spring chores.

 

[rareboy]

And 2 days later, I am still having problems.

I see this as becoming more of a problem with dependence on pain killers, the other things aren't helping yet.

And I learned that our neighbour...younger than I, but who also had pleurisy and injuries, may have the same issues.

It mimics cardio-vascular events too well...right down to pain and numbness in the left arm.

Time to talk to the DOC.