I have had this happen many times and it is an awful feeling that often scared me. The most common way to describe this feeling is pain and tenderness in the chest. Usually sharp, aching, or pressure-like. Since the ribs and breastbone connect in several different places, the pain can occur anywhere but it is most reported on just one side, usually the left side. I found this to be true for me as well. This is often mistaken as a symptom of a heart attack. I feel like a tight band is squeezing me right below my bra line.
Here are some researched ideas to help.
1. CHANGE YOUR BRA
I've been through MANY bras because of rib pain over the years. To have anything tight and restrictive always made that symptom worse for me. Here are my top 3 in order. All on Amazon. None are necessary great looking bras but Comfort wise, they win. The first one is the absolute most comfortable but not as supportive. Hope this helps you explore that idea. I have tried at least 10 other brands and have definitely settled on these as the best.
1. Hanes Women's Wireless Bra with Cooling, Seamless Smooth Comfort Wirefree T-Shirt Bra
Here is the link:
2. Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Wireless Bra, ComfortFlex Fit Full-Coverage Bra
Here is the link:
3. Playtex Women's 18-Hour Ultimate Lift Wireless Full-Coverage Bra with Everyday Comfort (good support, not as comfortable as the first two)
Here is the link:
2. CASTOR-OIL-PACK
Supplies are on fullscript for 25% off.
3. INFLAMMATION/PAIN SOLUTIONS
(Includes supplement ideas)
4. INFRARED PEMF MAT POST
It is my favorite healing device.
Reduces inflammation
Detoxes
Boosts immunity
Find the 2 recommended mats here.
5. TOPICALS THAT HELP
**ANCIENT MINERALS ULTRA MSM LOTION
This lotion is something my lyme doctor recommended and I swear by it. Great for neck and back pain too. I always have this on hand.
**NUTRASAL
ALTERNATIVE TO EPSON BATH
BUMPS AND BRUISES
CHILBLAINS
HELP BLOOD FLOW AND CIRCULATION
MUSCLE CRAMPS
NEUROPATHY
PAIN
RAYNAUD'S
REDUCE STRESS
RESTORE MAGNESIUM LEVELS
SOOTHE ACHES AND PAINS
SUPPORTS DETOXIFICATION PROCESS
NOT GREASY OR OILY
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Lastly, a CBD cream is one more option to try.
COSTOCHONDRITIS education
MORE SOLUTION IDEAS (EXERCISES/FOODS/SUPPLEMENTS):
This is something I heard about but haven't tried yet.
Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on personal experience, years of accumulated researched resources from Lyme Literate doctors and polls conducted within Lyme groups from actual patient experience using these solution ideas.
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