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Will Cortisone Injections Help In Treating Costochondritis?

I've had costochondritis since feb. diagnosed by my allergist, who referred me to a plumnomary dr. have taken amyitriptylin (no good) ,doxepin 100 mg. 3 hrs. before bedtime. both doctors seem to think it is due to lack of sleep. My PCP thinks it was caused by physical exertion which I did. would cortisone injections into the affected site be helpful? and also what would you suggest? Iam a 63 year old female, 5'6" weighing 160 lbs. I have allergies and get monthly shots.
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .
Read and reviewed your query and health concerns.
You seems to suffer from-Fibromyalgia with Allergic attacks with ?Costo-Chondritis.
IN presence of Allergic attacks and shots for their recovery,Steroids for Costo-chondritis would not be a good option to try.
INstead I would suggest to rule out the Fibromyalgia and give trial for
Tab Montelucast(Singulair) with Loratadine
Tab PPI with -Ibufrofen 400 mg- x 10 days would give the lead,which way to go.
Giving trial to accompanied-Vit D / Calcium / Magnesium supplements with sunbath -for 1 mth considering your age- need to be tried.
This is because,when the immune system is hypersensitive and compromised ,which could be due to lack of Calcium and Vit D defficiency,destroying it more with Steroids would only stress the bones by being more osteoporotic -leading to more pains at ? Costo-chondritis.

If no relief-Check X-rays to confirm Costo-Chondritis-and local steroid shots would be suggested, in such a situation.

Other causes of accompanied illnesses causing such a symptom complex need to be ruled out.
Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours.

If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-

Dear, if satisfied,Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.


If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,
You are most Welcome herewith !!

Good Day!!

Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!

Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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Will Cortisone Injections Help In Treating Costochondritis?

Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM . Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seems to suffer from-Fibromyalgia with Allergic attacks with ?Costo-Chondritis. IN presence of Allergic attacks and shots for their recovery,Steroids for Costo-chondritis would not be a good option to try. INstead I would suggest to rule out the Fibromyalgia and give trial for Tab Montelucast(Singulair) with Loratadine Tab PPI with -Ibufrofen 400 mg- x 10 days would give the lead,which way to go. Giving trial to accompanied-Vit D / Calcium / Magnesium supplements with sunbath -for 1 mth considering your age- need to be tried. This is because,when the immune system is hypersensitive and compromised ,which could be due to lack of Calcium and Vit D defficiency,destroying it more with Steroids would only stress the bones by being more osteoporotic -leading to more pains at ? Costo-chondritis. If no relief-Check X-rays to confirm Costo-Chondritis-and local steroid shots would be suggested, in such a situation. Other causes of accompanied illnesses causing such a symptom complex need to be ruled out. Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link- Dear, if satisfied,Don t forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries , You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS