Hi I was diagnosed with costochondritis about a month and a half ago. I have really bad anxiety because of it and can t seem to get comfortable while sleeping. I tried both heat and ice remedies and they both seem to work temporarily and then symptoms show up. The pain is usually in my lower left rib cage and sometime upper left breast bone (where the heart is located). This is the worst pain I ve felt and it s agonizing. It has taken me away from enjoying life. And caused me to have anxiety that I never thought I d have. The anti inflammatory medication prescribed (ibuprofen 600mg) does not work. I took the ativan once or twice but tend to avoid those type of pills. I haven t been the same since my diagnosis. And was wondering the time table considering my injury was most likely committed during work (heavy lifting). Is there any remedies or treatments I can do to speed up the process? Until this, I was as healthy as any teenage boy can be. The anxiety has made me feel like I m dying and I just don t want to feel this way anymore. Also, my heart feels like it s Beating out of my chest. However, all my screenings and blood work came back perfect. I d appreciate all the help I can get for this is the worst time of my life. Any suggestions or feedback would be more than appreciated.