Went to the clinic

I had been having these pains under my left breast for a few days.  At first I thought it was my gallbladder.  I then found out your gallbladder presents on the right side not left.  The pain had worsened over the day yesterday.  I went to work and by the time I got out it was hard to breath.  I picked up my dad and off to the clinic we went.  The doctor said it was a virus called costochondritis.  In people terms it means chest wall pain.  It is treated with NSAIDS.  So I just have to suck it up for the next week.  He did give me a shot of moraphine and a script for some pain killers.  I can breath easier now but my left boob still feels like it is being cut off with a butter knife.  Sorry for the TMI.   He said no gym for the next week and get rest.  I can work but not to over do anything.

Just be careful with the NSAIDS, they care tear your tummy up pretty quickly. 

Hope you feel better soon.

Pam

I'm sorry you're dealing with this.  Doesn't sound like a lot of fun.  I hope it heals quickly.  Did the doctor put you on NSAIDs?  If so, make sure you're also doing a proton pump inhibitor (prevacid or prilosec) because all NSAIDs can weaken the lining in your stomach (both the pouch and bypassed stomach) and cause ulcers.  Hopefully the pain meds will work without having to do NSAIDs to reduce the inflamation -- it looks like this condition goes away on it's own without treatment. 

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/costochondritis

I've had that before - they called it "inflammation of the chest wall muscle" - and BOY - did that HURT!  They gave me antibiotics for mine, and I could feel relief the same day.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

 

No, no NSAIDS for me.  He gave me a script for pain meds which turned out to be something I am allergic to. 

Cheryl I hope you feel better soon. Did the doctor say how long this can go on?

Hi Cheryl!!
I am sorry to hear about this!!   I sure hope you feel some relief soon. 
Listen to the doc and get some rest and take it easy.
I'll keep you in my prayers.
God Bless,