bid Report post Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) I woke up early this morning with really bad left-sided chest pain...on further investigation I realised I couldn't catch my breath because the pain was so bad Well I got up, did the shopping, washing, etc, etc, hoping it would just sort of 'go away', which of course it didn't. So eventually I was persuaded to phone the Out of Hours GP service, who sent me straight to A&E So I've just got back from having an ECG, which thank goodness was normal... BUT, I have got something called Costochondritis It's inflammation of the cartiledge joining my ribs to my sternum, and it's flippin' painful, I can tell you! Although A&E dosed me up on 3 different painkillers, so I'm all blissed out at the mo When it flares up it can last for 2 to 3 weeks, apparently...so mucho choklitt and sofa-rest for me, doctor's orders! Boho Edited March 22, 2008 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyanne Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Oh Bid big <'> <'> <'> to you snugle under the duvet and do as the Dr says and REST!!!!!! KA x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justamum Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Have you also asked about fibromyalgia? the 2 things often go hand in hand. Fibro is the bodies distress call...distress from under lining illness or arthritis or stress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Hope you are feeling a bit better soon. Take care Forbsay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Ouch! I have a pain in the neck most of the time, but I get a few hours break from it when he's at school Hope it (whatever the opposite of 'flares' is) down soon BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted March 22, 2008 <'> Ooh Bid, much sympathy! I had that a few years ago after a bad bout of bronchitis so I know how painful it is. Take it easy and rest as much as you can. <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted March 22, 2008 yeah bid,try and take it easy,easier said than done though isent it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Bid <'> <'> Enjoy the rest.I know it is probably not much of a consolation but it sounds like it is flippin painful...but not one of the more worrying possible things it could have been.I hope that being blissed out is a good experience for you and the family....I have been known to get very stroppy and argumentative on certain painkillers. Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Ohhhhhhhh ouchie! <'> <'> Find a fleecy blanket - find chocolit - find book - & snuggle - or better still, design the next room to be bid-dazzled! <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Awwww Bid ~ <'> <'> Hope they gave you take away pain killers too ! Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted March 22, 2008 I've never heard of that, but it sounds painful! Hope your rest helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinda Report post Posted March 23, 2008 Hi Bid Take care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks everyone...much better today, just a little bit achey... Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 23, 2008 Oh Bid, that's sounds painful Good to read that you are feeling abit better, and hope the choccy helped ease your aches <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted March 24, 2008 Ouch bid that must have been scary!! <'> Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better now. Hope you're going to be well enough for 5th April! Flora XX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyanne Report post Posted March 24, 2008 Hope you're going to be well enough for 5th April! here! here! Flora, I'm sure like me people are looking forward to it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llisa32 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 Hiya - only just read this...hope you are feeling better now <'> I noticed one of the other posts mentioning Fibromyalgia...I have Fibro and have suffered with the pain of costochondritis - u have my every sympathy cos it does flippin hurt! <'> Reason for my post if that as well as taking painkillers and rest etc I also see my chirpractor and i've found that to really help ease the pain a lot quicker. Might be worth you looking at a chiro if the pains still pretty severe this week <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 25, 2008 Mmmmm...I think something or other may be going on with me About a month ago I woke up and every single joint in my body hurt to wotsit, even my fingers and toes...and my feet and hands were really puffy. I mean really, really hurt I have to admit I was too scared to go to the GP (just couldn't face the prospect of tests, etc, etc), so I dosed myself up with my DH's heavy-duty painkillers he has for a back injury which got me through the morning, but by the end of the day I was fine again... So, not sure what's going on, but have a nasty suspicion something is not right Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted March 25, 2008 Just read this Bid - sorry to hear what's been going on. I hope you find out what's causing the flare ups - don't be scared to go back to the docs if it persists. <'> <'> K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyanne Report post Posted March 25, 2008 After reading your last post Bid I won't make anymore jokes about you being ODD!! IMO I think if it still continues this week go back to Dr and see what he has to say. <'> Ka x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
