Quick pain management for a costochondritis flare
June 11, 2015 Leave a comment
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.