Pain reduction tips please!

[ManicSurry]

have a rib condition known as castrocondritis. It makes the cartilidge in my rib cage swell up all nutty like. I used to wear a corset all the time to keep the ribs in place and I can't do that any more, nor do the standard NSAIDs. SO! I am looking for natural and awesome ways to reduce some of the pain (even if you think its silly) I'll try anything lovlies!

 

[PegLeg2na]

I actually have this too! I don't get it all the time though, it just flairs up every once in a while. I put a hot pack on my sternum while laying flat on my back and that tends to make it feel better, but an ice pack might help too. Does Tylenol do anything to help? And avoid heavy lifting/excessive movement (but you know that!). If it gets really bad talk to your doctor about acupuncture, I've heard that can help!

 

[ManicSurry]

YES! Acupuncture DOES help, a lot! but only when its chinese acupuncture (japanese makes it worse) The Tylenol does nothing to help at all. I'm glad to know that I'm not alone on this!