I have costochondritis and i am overweight. when i exercise my chest gets painful. what can i do to decrease the pain? i've tried anti-inflammatories.

Magnesium oil: Transdermal magnesium oil topically on skin can block substance p the mediator of pain. Zinc is also helpful. To lose weight try eating 6 small meals a day with fresh vegetables, high quality low fat protein like beans or fish, and small amounts of colorful tart fruits. Get a good night sleep, lower stress and move through the day avoiding movements that cause pain.

Pain relievers: Unfortunately there is not much that could be done for treatment. You could try pain relievers such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil, Motrin . Try placing hot compresses or a heating pads to the area ice also may be helpful. If this doesn't help, you might just need to just rest and avoid physical activity.