costochondritis....(inflammation of chest wall) - Page 2

Larysa · 02-24-12, 09:41 AM

I was diagnosed with costochondritis 15 years ago, it was scary at first, but now that I know how to manage my flare ups. I actually find that weight training helps and the only thing I cannot do is chest presses. I take Motrin when the pain is bad and use a heating pad.

Larysa

Pat58 · 02-24-12, 10:24 AM

Oh Sherry I'm so sorry to hear this.

I've never had costochondritis but I've had pneumonia and pleurisy (two different winters). SharonNYC suggested I set up a nice high stack of bolsters or pillows and blankets to recline back on, and belt the legs in for supported reclining bound angle pose. I found that it took pressure off the chest wall. That, and child's pose or any other forward bend, especially wide legged forward bend with my head on a block.

It may be entirely different for your situation though. {{HUGS}} I hope it clears up quickly.

ETA: I wonder if warm epsom salt soaks would help?

sherry7899 · 02-24-12, 10:35 AM

Pat, thanks so much for suggestions. I will try both-the yoga and epsom salts.
I now have a yoga bolster thanks to a very generous Xmas gift from a VF friend

sherry

weezy · 02-24-12, 04:20 PM

Sherry,
Sorry that you are having to go through this. I hope you get well very soon.
Please take care.

Weezy

cherimac · 02-24-12, 05:28 PM

My mom had it due to complications from bronchitis. She did have antibiotics but I think it depends on the underlying cause as to how they treat it. It does take a couple of weeks at least to get better so take good care of yourself.

Jewels5 · 02-24-12, 05:59 PM

Sherry,

I have not had this but I just wanted to say I'm sorry you're dealing with this and I hope it heals quickly for you! It is no fun having illness/injuries and especially when they impact our workouts. Hang in there!

Julie

sherry7899 · 02-24-12, 07:06 PM

Thanks! You are all so sweet

It just stinks since I have workouts I haven't tried yet, and now they have to wait.

Sherry

ilovemybirds · 02-24-12, 07:44 PM

I'm going through this right now, so I literally feel your pain.

I got some Motrin and Vicodin for it yesterday, and I was told to take those and ice it.

ilovemybirds · 02-24-12, 07:52 PM

I forgot to ask: for those who have had this, how long did you wait before working out again? Did you still do lower body workouts? I do a lot of Leslie, and would I be safe doing her workouts without the arm movements?

2ndgen · 02-24-12, 07:56 PM

I had this years and years ago a number of times. Heat and relaxation comes to mind as to what helped the most. Eventually, it went away. I don't remember them giving me antibiotics.

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02-24-12, 09:41 AM
Larysa Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan	I was diagnosed with costochondritis 15 years ago, it was scary at first, but now that I know how to manage my flare ups. I actually find that weight training helps and the only thing I cannot do is chest presses. I take Motrin when the pain is bad and use a heating pad. Larysa

02-24-12, 10:24 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Oh Sherry I'm so sorry to hear this. I've never had costochondritis but I've had pneumonia and pleurisy (two different winters). SharonNYC suggested I set up a nice high stack of bolsters or pillows and blankets to recline back on, and belt the legs in for supported reclining bound angle pose. I found that it took pressure off the chest wall. That, and child's pose or any other forward bend, especially wide legged forward bend with my head on a block. It may be entirely different for your situation though. {{HUGS}} I hope it clears up quickly. ETA: I wonder if warm epsom salt soaks would help?

02-24-12, 10:35 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Pat, thanks so much for suggestions. I will try both-the yoga and epsom salts. I now have a yoga bolster thanks to a very generous Xmas gift from a VF friend sherry

02-24-12, 04:20 PM
weezy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina	Sherry, Sorry that you are having to go through this. I hope you get well very soon. Please take care. Weezy

02-24-12, 05:28 PM
cherimac Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Georgia	My mom had it due to complications from bronchitis. She did have antibiotics but I think it depends on the underlying cause as to how they treat it. It does take a couple of weeks at least to get better so take good care of yourself. __________________ Cheri

02-24-12, 05:59 PM
Jewels5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia	Sherry, I have not had this but I just wanted to say I'm sorry you're dealing with this and I hope it heals quickly for you! It is no fun having illness/injuries and especially when they impact our workouts. Hang in there! Julie

02-24-12, 07:06 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Thanks! You are all so sweet It just stinks since I have workouts I haven't tried yet, and now they have to wait. Sherry

02-24-12, 07:44 PM
ilovemybirds Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western Washington	I'm going through this right now, so I literally feel your pain. I got some Motrin and Vicodin for it yesterday, and I was told to take those and ice it.

02-24-12, 07:52 PM
ilovemybirds Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western Washington	I forgot to ask: for those who have had this, how long did you wait before working out again? Did you still do lower body workouts? I do a lot of Leslie, and would I be safe doing her workouts without the arm movements?

02-24-12, 07:56 PM
2ndgen Join Date: Dec 2010	I had this years and years ago a number of times. Heat and relaxation comes to mind as to what helped the most. Eventually, it went away. I don't remember them giving me antibiotics. __________________ Maintaining a long-term weight loss by sometimes dealing with regains!