Replied by Cheekio from Ca on 08/07/2016

Trust me I tried everything under the sun. Google studies on calcium orotate and Costochondritis. You will find in the studies that Calcium Orotate was the only cure even for the most stubborn cases. I thought the last mineral I would be deficient in was calcium but I was so wrong because this cured my costo. It didnt even show up on my minderal panel test. This form of calcium is most bioavailable. Try it folks. You'll get better with one week of taking it because I did. Share your joy with me please! I can lift weights again and work out on my rowing machine. No more pain or shortness of breath. I'm sooo happy 😊

Replied by Rani from Fort Worth, Tx on 04/25/2017

Where can I get this form of calcium? I have same issues, no results through my treatment team. Thank you, Rani

Replied by Cheekio from Ca on 06/20/2017

I order it from Amazon. There is a medical study that proves it works for Costochondritis and Tietze. The study says Tietze is severe Costochondritis and apparently these are all calcium deficiencies.

Replied by Jeanne from Colorado on 12/17/2017

May I ask how long did you have this condition and has it ever come back? Did you try anything else besides the calcium Orotate? I got this condition 4 months ago, please let me know that there is hope out there. This is the worst pain ever. I'm scared to think this is a lifetime ordeal.

Thank you for your feedback at your convenience.

Thank You,

Replied by Cheekio from San Diego, CA on 07/16/2025

After many years, my costo came back with a vengeance on day. I realize it was from eating sour cream dip for 2 days in a row. Also, I hadn't been taking any calcium supplements. I have to take coral calcium now and stop eating dairy until the costo heals.

Replied by Art from California on 07/16/2025

Hi Cheekio,

Melatonin Lotion has anti inflammatory and antioxidant activities as well as pain relieving effects and may be useful while waiting to regain control of the Costo/Tietze Syndrome, which has inflammation and oxidative stress as two of its main driving forces. Here is a link on how to make Melatonin Lotion or Melatonin Gel at home :

Melatonin Gel

https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-gel.html

Melatonin Lotion

https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html

These may help speed the control process and relieve the pain due to their many methods of action when applied topically for many health issues, but for costo in particular in your case.

Art