Is left arm pain normal in costochondritis patient?
Patient: I have been diagnosed with costochronditis-pain in breast bone, that has gone into ribs, left arm, back shoulder blades over about three weeks. Have felt like im having a heart attack with it. Feel very anxious about it, blood pressure and pulse all have been checked, again today by chemist and are within normal range. Left arm is sore from Shoulder down to hand, more so when I raise it. Feel quite anxious about it and feel my heart racing although I don t think it is according to chemist and doctor last week. Do you think I should get it rechecked or is this normal symptoms for this condition? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases because these symptoms are not normal after costochondritis. So better to get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal than no need to worry for cardiac diseases. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.