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Costochondritis. Pain In Arm, Sensitive Nerves. Detected Inflammation In Chest Causing Tightened Neck Muscle. Remedy?
i had a viral illness and bronchitiis 5 months ag0,the viral illness caused me to get costochondritis"5 months later i still have costonchondritis i have also had pain in my arm "my physio as said the inflamation from my chest in causing my neck muscle to tighten and thats whats causing the pain in shoulder and arm but he alao said my nerves are being effected pinched nerves but also i seem to have a sensitivity to nerves or something "why arnt i getting better after 5 months
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Costochondritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the cartilage attaching the ribs to the sternum.
It is an inflammatory condition so anti-inflammatory drugs will help.
Besides medication, rest is also required.
The spasm/ stiffness of the neck muscles, pain in the shoulder and the arm may be related to the costochondritis.
Rest and hot fomentation will help to relieve the stiffness and pain.
The involvement of nerves can be due to inflammation of the nerves or some other disease process.
You need to consult your doctor for clinical examination of the peripheral nervous system.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Costochondritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the cartilage attaching the ribs to the sternum.
It is an inflammatory condition so anti-inflammatory drugs will help.
Besides medication, rest is also required.
The spasm/ stiffness of the neck muscles, pain in the shoulder and the arm may be related to the costochondritis.
Rest and hot fomentation will help to relieve the stiffness and pain.
The involvement of nerves can be due to inflammation of the nerves or some other disease process.
You need to consult your doctor for clinical examination of the peripheral nervous system.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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