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Suggest Treatment For Costo Chronditis?

I have had costo chronditis for almost 9 months now. The pain radiates towards left side of centre of chest and to sides. accompanied by pain in fore arm ( more like a pull). I have been recently tested for vitamin d3 deficiency for which i have taken injections. i am currently on vit d3 tablets 5000iU. I have high cholesterol for 9 years as well but statins would not reduce it. ( infact atorvastatin 20mg , broke my muscle , and i have been advised to stop it). I am not taking any medicine for cholesterols. I went for angio gram last year and no specific blockages were found. No medicines were recommended. I have done tMT stress echo test and results were negative( as normal). I do work out a lot at gym. I noticed that pain in chest increases after i do my excercise. I do not have pain while doing excercise at gym. What is best course of action? I have had no injuries to chest. I am 43. I dont dirnk or smoke. I am vegetarian.. Kindly reply. thanks
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Costochondritis is curable but you need to follow certain lifestyle modifications for this.
So follow these for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid movements causing pain.
4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
6. Sit with proper back and chest support.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Costo Chronditis?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Costochondritis is curable but you need to follow certain lifestyle modifications for this. So follow these for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid movements causing pain. 4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 6. Sit with proper back and chest support. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.