Costochondritis X-Rays Since my costochondritis has been acting up and causing a ton of pain lately. My rheumatologist was concerned so she ordered some enhanced scans of my ribs so she could see if there was anything strange going on that she might be able to see on an x-ray. The results show, no airspace… Continue reading Costochondritis X-Rays
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Costochondritis is a Bitch
Costochondritis is a Bitch For me, Costochondritis or Costo is rather bothersome. I can handle pain in a leg or arm, but everything connects to the chest so it is difficult to just sit a certain way so the pain is less. For me, sometimes (this can change multiple times in a day), it is… Continue reading Costochondritis is a Bitch
Costochondritis, Pain, and Weight
Costochondritis, Pain, and Weight So I have recently discovered that there is a nasty little link between Costochondritis, the level of pain, and how much movement and weight you are putting on your torso. First, if you follow the blog, you know that I’m only about one and a half years into Costochondritis and that… Continue reading Costochondritis, Pain, and Weight
What Is Costochondritis?
What Is Costochondritis? ***DISCLAIMER*** I’m not a doctor or in the medical field, I have been diagnosed with Costochondritis at the ER and my Rheumatologist confirmed that diagnosis. I also have several Rheumatologic conditions (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Sjögren’s syndrome) Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone… Continue reading What Is Costochondritis?
Costochondritis Rib Pain
Costochondritis Rib Pain If it’s not one pain it’s another. I know it is almost cliché, but it works for this post. I have always had a fairly high threshold for pain, in fact, I have been able to ignore a ton of pain in my life. Usually, I can ignore it and just push… Continue reading Costochondritis Rib Pain
Costochondritis – A Year and a Half Later
Costochondritis – A Year and a Half Later I was first diagnosed with Costochondritis in the ER around Thanksgiving 2022. At the time, the pain was intense and I was at the ER not for the pain itself, but for what we thought the pain was being caused by. I had been having the pain… Continue reading Costochondritis – A Year and a Half Later
How Costochondritis Affects Me
How Costochondritis Affects Me I have only been officially diagnosed with costochondritis since January 2022, with major symptoms starting around Thanksgiving 2021, but looking back, I realize that I have had it a long time, just didn’t know what I was feeling. Around Thanksgiving 2021, I started to really have pain in the lower right… Continue reading How Costochondritis Affects Me
How did I get Costochondritis?
How did I get Costochondritis? Doctors actually do not know the cause of costochondritis, but they believe it is likely connected to an injury or a previous infection of some sort of prolonged cough. In my case, I have never had an injury to my rib cage like that. Well, not a recent injury and… Continue reading How did I get Costochondritis?
What is it like to live with costochondritis (Costo chondritis)?
What is it Like to Live with Costochondritis (Costo chondritis)? First, it is a rare disease so you may have not heard of it. The medical definition is – Musculoskeletal condition involving inflammation of costal cartilage (rib cartilage). However, for those living with it, it is different for every one of us. For me it… Continue reading What is it like to live with costochondritis (Costo chondritis)?
Costochondritis Diagnosis
Costochondritis Diagnosis It has been some time since I updated this blog. That is mostly due to the fact that I have just not been feeling it lately. I haven’t been feeling myself and I haven’t been feeling well. A month ago, on top of my rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) with… Continue reading Costochondritis Diagnosis
