FYI if any of these articles suggest steroids for this, please understand the risks of their use when you have Lyme. See our steroids post to learn. It is not recommended for inflammation related to these diseases. But since Rheumatologist often use steroids you may see them mentioned below. But the information about costochondritis is still worth sharing. Just wanted to be clear, we are NOT recommending steroids. See our inflammation post for effective safe solutions.
"The most common symptom of costochondritis is pain and tenderness in the chest that’s typically described as sharp, aching, or pressure-like.
The ribs and breastbone connect in seven different places and pain can occur at any of them or even at more than one location. Costochondritis often occurs on just one side and frequently on the left side, which is why it’s often mistaken as a symptom of a heart attack. One tipoff that it’s not a cardiac event is that your chest is painful to the touch (something that doesn’t happen when you’re having a heart attack). "
"The costochondritis was yet another clue that was overlooked, as was the tachycardia (racing heartbeat) I sometimes experienced."
"First, a rheumatologist told me that the chest pain I was experiencing was costochondritis, or inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage."
see our blog on COSTOCHONDRITIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on personal experience, years of accumulated researched resources from Lyme Literate doctors and polls conducted within Lyme groups from actual patient experience using these solution ideas.
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