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Diagnosed With Costochondritis, Severe Pain, Can't Hardly Breath And Cough, Toe Pain. Treatment?
I have been diagonosed with costochondritis, this is the most awful pain i have ever experienced. I can't lay down at night to go to bed , U can't hardly breath, I can't cough I have no pain medicine and it is all I can doe to walk any great distance. Do you have any quggestions. I also have severe pain in my left toes great toe and the one next to it. Please help!!!!
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
Costochondritis is a very painful condition and can mimic heart or lung diseases. I`m sure you have been checked to rulke out these diseases. Though painful, it is a benign condition and heals on its own over time without any medication. However, to give relief from pain you may take painkillers like ibuprofen or naproxen. You may also apply local heat with a heating pad. A local analgesic ointment may also help.
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