[net.med] Info on Costochondritis ?

kfd@pyuxhh.UUCP (K Donnelly) (05/01/85)

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Does anyone have any information on costochondritis ?
I know that it is supposed to be an inflammation of joints in the chest.
What causes it ?  
Is there a cure or an effective treatment ?
Aspirin doesn't help much.
Indocin helps a little, but is not desirable as a long term solution.
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Thank you.
Kim Donnelly
BellCore
SPL 1B-270, 50 Cragwood Road, S. Plainfield, NJ  07080