Quick pain management for a costochondritis flare

Costochondritis can knock you out!
(my cat Johnny, sleeping in the balcony garden)

Managing the spiking pain of costochrondritis is draining and difficult.

Especially when it’s a chronic symptom of another illness like fibromyalgia.

→ How to quickly manage a costochondritis flare

My recent post on StillPain.com

Unfortunately, last night at bedtime the costo spiked, probably due to a physio session, earlier in the day.

I couldn’t get comfortable, breathe properly. It felt like it had cramped all through from my back and out my chest.

I stayed calm (or rather, tried). Took a pain killer, but knew it wouldn’t kick in for 30 minutes. I lay on my back on one heat pack, as flat as possible, with another heat pack on my chest. Breathed slowly (mostly), did a bodyscan meditation for about 20 minutes – that was hard!

This morning, I’m sore. Very sore. Solid back, shoulder and chest. Hot shower helps.

I’ll rest for a few days. No cleaning, lifting, shopping, cooking, etc.

From experience, I know I’ll be ok in a few days.

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