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Is there anyway to strengthen the weak cartilage from costochondritis so it doesn't hurt as bad when i'm working out?
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PRP: You are rather young to have this condition. It is usually post vital and resolves with a course of prednisone or sometimes colchicine. If it has been present for a long time you need evaluation for autoimmune disease and a full blood wok up. PRP= Platelet Rich Plasma. A doctor draws your blood and injects platelets back in to the inflamed areas. This helps heal up the inflammation .
Answered 2/28/2017
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