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costochondritis

Posted by lvcc @lvcc, Apr 16 11:46am

after severe coughing episode in 2021 had feeling of a ripped sensation in chest by the breastbone; muscle spasms and difficulty breathing - get winded. Feel like a pull in my right chest in my entire right upper chest area. Had CT, MRI, cardio/pulmonary work up - all was normal. Very frustrated. No one seems to do ultrasounds of chest costochondral area, even though I see it done online. Any other testing that could be beneficial? I've been to cardio, pulmonary, rheumatologist, ENT, no one has given definitive diagnosis. Has anyone had an ultrasound for these types of complaints?

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moi2558 | @moi2558 | Apr 29 6:39pm
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@moi2558

Everyone is different. My first one took about two months. It varies now. Never know what will set it off. A cough, sneeze, twisting torso instead of pivoting whole body... it's a learning process. Hope you are healing well. Don't rush for anyone. There's only one you.

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Since my first visit of chondritis, I keep an extra large heating pad nearby. That's my buddy now.

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angelark | @angelark | Apr 29 7:07pm
In reply to @moi2558 "Everyone is different. My first one took about two months. It varies now. Never know what..." + (show)
@moi2558

Everyone is different. My first one took about two months. It varies now. Never know what will set it off. A cough, sneeze, twisting torso instead of pivoting whole body... it's a learning process. Hope you are healing well. Don't rush for anyone. There's only one you.

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Thank you so much for responding. I have been feeling very discouraged because of the slowness of healing and the uncertainty of the duration. It’s been about three months now, but I’ll continue to hang in there and hope and pray for the best.

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moi2558 | @moi2558 | Apr 29 7:41pm
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@angelark

Thank you so much for responding. I have been feeling very discouraged because of the slowness of healing and the uncertainty of the duration. It’s been about three months now, but I’ll continue to hang in there and hope and pray for the best.

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Keep this thought in mind, every minute that passes is a minute closer to when you suddenly realize there's no pain. Focus on the end of the climb, not the mountain. You've got this.

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sbrown293 | @sbrown293 | Apr 30 10:44am

Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.I see you have already had many responses. Folks on here are great to share their experiences. May you find relief.

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