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A member asked:

Costochondritis is not going away . all the nsaid and anti inflammatory do not work . i keep thinking costo will eventually lead to a heart attack ?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Costochondritis: If truly a Costochodritis, this will NOT lead to a heart attack. Try seeing the doctor and keep plugging away. Trigger point injections are always an option and even Acupuncture or Chiropractic or Osteopathic manipulation can benefit you. Good luck.

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Answered 10/15/2018

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