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I have costochondritis for seven months now . i can't breath , tight throat , minor pain in ribs .stuck with this forever ? prednisone did nothing .
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Costochondritis: Costochondritis can take a long time to resolve. The ribs and costochondral junctions are moving with the patient's breathing and not 'resting'. Discuss your status with your Doc. From your information it looks like you've had a good work up.
Answered 12/16/2014
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