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I Think I May Have Either Costochondritis Or Fibromyalga Judging
Question: i think i may have either costochondritis or fibromyalga judging by my symptoms
Brief Answer:
Can you describe the symptoms in detail.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Can you explain the symptoms you are experiencing?
Drugs like gabapentin which are available only on prescription will be effective for both costochondritis and fibromyalgia.
Anxiety can play a role in fibromyalgia and unwanted may worsen the symptoms.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
Thanks
Can you describe the symptoms in detail.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Can you explain the symptoms you are experiencing?
Drugs like gabapentin which are available only on prescription will be effective for both costochondritis and fibromyalgia.
Anxiety can play a role in fibromyalgia and unwanted may worsen the symptoms.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Yes I have pa
Yes I have pain in the left side of my chest which is sometimes sore to touch. The pain radiates down my left arm and up where my collarbone is and into my neck on the left side. Sometimes I get a shooting pain in my ribs on the left side below my left breast. My back and shoulders are sore as well and my somedays I wake up to pain in my hip, ankles and feet. One last thing, sometimes my hand hurts or goes numb/tingly in the left side too. I%E2%80%99ve been to the ER for chest pain back in October but all test results came back clear so they said possibly anxiety. No clear diagnosis for this pain every day.
Yes I have pain in the left side of my chest which is sometimes sore to touch. The pain radiates down my left arm and up where my collarbone is and into my neck on the left side. Sometimes I get a shooting pain in my ribs on the left side below my left breast. My back and shoulders are sore as well and my somedays I wake up to pain in my hip, ankles and feet. One last thing, sometimes my hand hurts or goes numb/tingly in the left side too. I%E2%80%99ve been to the ER for chest pain back in October but all test results came back clear so they said possibly anxiety. No clear diagnosis for this pain every day.
Brief Answer:
Fibromyalgia is a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As the pain is confined multiple domains of the body possibility of fibromyalgia must be considered.
It has got an element of anxiety and unwanted anxiety worsen the symptoms.
Drugs like pregabalin will be effective(you need a prescription)
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Fibromyalgia is a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As the pain is confined multiple domains of the body possibility of fibromyalgia must be considered.
It has got an element of anxiety and unwanted anxiety worsen the symptoms.
Drugs like pregabalin will be effective(you need a prescription)
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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